Tag Out

S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM
NSN 0910-LP-109-3768 REVISION 06
NAVSEA TECHNICAL PUBLICATION
TAG-OUT USERS MANUAL
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THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM,

DATED 20 MAY 2009
Published by direction of Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
05 NOVEMBER 2009
NAVSEA TECHNICAL MANUAL CERTIFICATION SHEET 2 of 2
CHANGES AND REVISIONS:
Paragraph 1.2a – Revised to clarify that the requirements of this manual also apply to naval craft when
manned by Ship’s Force.
Paragraph 1.3.2c – Revised to clarify that the Authorizing Officer is designated by the Department Head
by billet or watchstation.
Paragraph 1.6.3d(6) – New paragraph (6) to include “Monitoring and interior communications
equipment” to the list of examples.
Paragraph 1.8.4a – Added sentence to clarify that when multiple RAs share the same tagged items, the
RA clearing the last RA line item will sign in block 20b.
Appendix G, paragraph 6d – Added new paragraph to provide Commanding Officers the option to use a
standing order when authorizing the connection/disconnection of in-place calibration equipment with the
instrument isolation (hoke) valve shut but not tagged to prevent working on a danger tagged component.
Appendix I, section 7.6, is revised to provide instructions to address condition conflicts on currently
hanging tags (e.g., the component is currently tagged ‘shut’ but the new Line Item requires it to be tagged
‘locked shut’). Supporting changes were made to paragraphs 1.5.2f, 1.8.2a, 1.8.2b, and Appendix I,
paragraph 3.6.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES .................................................................................................................................... i
RECORD OF CHANGES ........................................................................................................................................... ii
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
LISTING OF APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Administrative Considerations ........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Applicability ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Responsibilities................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Ship’s Force........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3.2 Authorizing Officer ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Repair Activity ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Training and Qualifications .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Planning Tag-outs............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.1 Tag-out Logs ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.2 Use of Tag-outs and Tags ................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Establishing Tag-outs ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6.1 Preparation.......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6.2 Independent Review ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.6.3 Authorization...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6.4 Posting (Attachment).......................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.5 Check of Posted Tags ....................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.6 Beginning Work ............................................................................................................................... 13
1.6.7 Additions .......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.6.8 Iterative Tag-Outs............................................................................................................................. 13
1.6.9 Certified Tag-Outs............................................................................................................................ 13
1.7 Maintaining Tag-outs...................................................................................................................................... 14
1.7.1 Tag-out Discrepancy and Conflict.................................................................................................... 14
1.7.2 Missing or Damaged Tags ................................................................................................................ 15
1.7.3 Work on Tagged Components .......................................................................................................... 16
1.7.4 Audits by Ship’s Force ..................................................................................................................... 16
1.7.5 Danger Tagged Components Found Out of Position or Wrong Component Tagged ....................... 17
1.7.6 Monitoring by Shipyards .................................................................................................................. 18
1.8 Clearing Tag-outs ........................................................................................................................................... 18
1.8.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 18
1.8.2 Completion of Operation/Work Items .............................................................................................. 18
1.8.3 Position/Condition ............................................................................................................................ 18
1.8.4 Authorization.................................................................................................................................... 18
1.8.5 Removal............................................................................................................................................ 19
1.8.6 Completion of Tag Removal ............................................................................................................ 19
1.8.7 Completion of Tag-out Record Sheet ............................................................................................... 19
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1.9 Planned Maintenance System Tag-out Procedure........................................................................................... 20

1.9.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................. 20
1.9.2 Information ....................................................................................................................................... 20
1.9.3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 20
1.9.4 Tag Guide List Preparation............................................................................................................... 21
1.9.5 Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 21
1.9.6 Enforcement ..................................................................................................................................... 21
1.10 Out of Calibration/Out of Commission Labels ............................................................................................... 22
1.10.1 Planning............................................................................................................................................ 22
1.10.2 Preparation........................................................................................................................................ 22
1.10.3 Review and Authorizations............................................................................................................... 22
1.10.4 Attachment ....................................................................................................................................... 22
1.10.5 Checks .............................................................................................................................................. 23
1.10.6 Removal............................................................................................................................................ 23
1.10.7 Completion ....................................................................................................................................... 23
1.10.8 Audit................................................................................................................................................. 23
Appendices
A List of Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ A-1
B Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................................... B-1
C Repair Activity Tag-outs ................................................................................................................ C-1
D Tag-out and Calibration Forms....................................................................................................... D-1
E Tag-out Process Amplifications for Divers .....................................................................................E-1
F Tag-out Standards............................................................................................................................F-1
G Barrier Criteria................................................................................................................................ G-1
H Tag-out Process Amplifications for the Manual for the Control of Testing and
Plant Conditions ............................................................................................................................. H-1
I Shift Operations Management System .............................................................................................I-1
NAVSEA/SPAWAR TECHNICAL MANUAL DEFICIENCY/EVALUATION REPORT (TMDER)
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REFERENCES.
(a) OPNAVINST 3120.32 - Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, Section 630.17,
Equipment Tag-Out Bill
(b) NAVSEA S9002-AK-CCM-010/6010 - Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Submarines
(c) NAVSEA 0989-028-5000 - Manual for the Control of Testing and Plant Conditions
(d) OPNAVINST 5100.19 - Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces
Afloat
(e) NAVSEA S9213-41-MAN-000/(R) - Engineering Department Manual for
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants
(f) NAVSEA SS521-AG-PRO-010/0910-LP-708-8000 - U.S. Navy Diving Manual
(g) NAVSEA S9086-KC-STM-010 - Naval Ships’ Technical Manual, Chapter 300, Electric Plant General
(h) COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 - Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual
(i) NAVSEA 0348-159-1000 - Freeze Sealing Manual
(j) NAVSEA 0989-018-1000 - Manual for the Control of Refueling
LISTING OF APPENDICES.
A List of Acronyms
B Glossary of Terms
C Repair Activity Tag-outs
D Tag-out and Calibration Forms
E Tag-out Process Amplifications for Divers
F Tag-out Standards
G Barrier Criteria
H Tag-out Process Amplifications for the Manual for the Control of Testing and Plant Conditions
I Shift Operations Management System
1.1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this manual is to:
a. Provide for personnel and ship safety and prevent damage to equipment.
b. Prevent improper operation when a component, equipment, system or portion of a system is isolated or
in an abnormal condition.
c. Prevent improper operation when a freeze seal is applied to a system or when other safety devices such
as blank flanges are installed for testing, maintenance, or casualty isolation.
d. Provide a procedure for use when an instrument is unreliable or not in its normal operating condition.
e. Provide standard tag-out procedures.
f. Provide a procedure for control of hazardous energy.
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1.1.1 Administrative Considerations.
a. Appendix A contains the listing of acronyms used throughout this manual. Acronyms will be defined at
their first appearance in the manual. Appendix B contains the glossary of terms used throughout this
manual.
b. Formal change requests to this manual may be submitted using the Technical Manual Deficiency/
Evaluation Report (TMDER) attached to the end of this manual. Change requests submitted either by
mail, facsimile or E-mail must contain all of the information required on the TMDER and sufficient
justification should be provided to support the change request.
c. Existing tags may be used until new tags are developed and stock of existing tags is depleted.
1.2 APPLICABILITY.
a. The requirements of this manual apply to equipment tag-outs and instrument labels on all systems and
components on naval ships and craft when manned by Ship’s Force. Appendix F, paragraph 4.f,
provides specific requirements to be followed when performing simple electrical troubleshooting and
maintenance without a tag-out.
b. The requirements of this manual are intended for use with systems that are under the operational control
of Ship’s Force. Appendix C applies to reactor plant systems and equipment during testing prior to
system turnover during new construction and to reactor plant support systems and test equipment
connected to ship’s systems that are not under the operational control of Ship’s Force. For non-reactor
plant systems and equipment prior to system turnover during new construction, the requirements of this
manual are to be used to the maximum extent practical as specified in the applicable contracts.
c. This manual meets the requirements of and is based on references (a), (b), (c), and (d).
d. This manual was developed with Fleet and Repair Activity (RA) inputs and contains technical
requirements from OPNAV, NAVSEASYSCOM and Fleet documents, for ship operations and
maintenance. Fleet concurrence will be obtained for any subsequent changes to this manual.
e. In case of conflicts with other manuals, address the conflict to NAVSEA, via appropriate chain of
command, for resolution.
f. When specific valve position verification procedures are provided in the applicable reactor plant
manual, steam and electric plant manual, or valve technical manual, those procedures take precedence
over the general valve position verification procedures specified in this manual.
1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES.
1.3.1 Ship's Force.
a. The Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge is responsible for the safety of the entire command, and is
required to ensure that all persons concerned know applicable safety precautions and procedures and to
ensure compliance with this manual. Ship's Force Department Heads are responsible for ensuring that
personnel assigned to their respective areas understand and comply with this manual.
b. The Authorizing Officer shall supervise the tag-out log and will assist in obtaining Commanding
Officer authorization of tag-outs when needed.
c. Supervisory watchstanders shall review associated tag-out logs during watch relief and shift turnover.
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d. Ship's Force is responsible for ensuring the adequacy and accuracy of all tag-outs, including those
proposed by the RA. They shall also verify that tags, which are no longer needed, are removed as soon
as possible after the operation/work item(s) has been cleared from the Tag-out Record Sheet (TORS).
Ship’s Force is responsible for system restoration (e.g., valve/switch lineups) after tags are cleared.
1.3.2 Authorizing Officer. Each tag-out log is administered by an Authorizing Officer. The Authorizing Officer:
a. Is responsible for the administration of their cognizant tag-out log.
b. Is Ship's Force except for RA tag-outs per Appendix C.
c. Is designated by the Department Head by billet or watchstation (for non-propulsion plant).
d. Is the Watch/Duty Officer for the propulsion plant tag-out log(s).
e. For submarines underway on the surface, the Officer of the Deck (OOD) may designate the officer or
Petty Officer in Charge (POIC) of the control room as the Authorizing Officer. During this time no tag
will be issued or cleared without the verbal concurrence of the OOD. The officer or POIC of the
control room, when designated the Authorizing Officer, will ensure compliance with the provisions of
this manual. In this case the OOD, upon relief, will review the TORS initiated or cleared during his
watch. Any discrepancies shall be immediately resolved.
f. The Ship’s Commanding Officer may authorize, in writing, a qualified watch officer, designated as the
Assistant Authorizing Officer, to be responsible for confirming the adequacy and accuracy of a tag-out.
Two examples of when assignment of an Assistant Authorizing Officer might be beneficial are; 1)
During periods of heavy maintenance, to unburden the on-watch duty officer and, 2) when the
cognizant division officer is acting in this capacity to review tag-outs for work on systems under his/her
cognizance. These individuals shall be designated for only those tag-out logs they are qualified to
supervise. The Assistant Authorizing Officer shall sign in the left-hand margin by the line item on the
TORS signifying the adequacy and accuracy of the tag-out. The Authorizing Officer shall sign the
TORS as Authorizing Officer signifying agreement that any associated system status changes and
installation of tags are compatible with ship and plant conditions. The Assistant Authorizing Officer
may also sign as Authorizing Officer on the tags after the Authorizing Officer has authorized the tag-
out on the TORS. The Authorizing Officer must be informed prior to changes to system status. The
Assistant Authorizing Officer can process changes to add work within the existing tag-out and can sign
as Authorizing Officer on the TORS for the added work. Similarly, the Assistant Authorizing Officer
can clear line items within a tag-out (for Completed work) that would not result in the clearing of any
tags.
1.3.3 Repair Activity.
a. The RA employee will be provided the opportunity to review isolations and system conditions
established for their work.
b. The RA is responsible for:
(1) Ensuring personnel understand and comply with this manual including their sub-contractors.
(2) Reviewing tag-outs associated with RA work.
(3) Ensuring the accuracy and adequacy of tag-outs before signing the TORS. When local
instructions allow, the documented verification signature made by a qualified repair activity
individual proposing the tagout may be used as the repair activity’s validation of the adequacy
and accuracy of a tagout. This allowance only applies when the proposed tagout and the
authorized tagout are identical. The RA Representative authorizing the tagout in block 10 of
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the TORs remains responsible for ensuring the tagout is compatible with system status and
ship/plant conditions.
(4) Ensuring tags that are no longer needed are authorized for removal as soon as possible after the
operation/work item has been cleared from the TORS.
(5) Ensuring qualified personnel act as the RA Representative for tag-out procedures.
c. The RA:
(1) Acts as the Authorizing Officer for RA tag-outs (see Appendix C).
(2) Signs TORS associated with RA work.
(3) Witnesses or verifies checking of posted tags, signs tags and initials TORS.
d. Exceptions:
(1) Component contractors who are not qualified in accordance with paragraph 1.4 of this manual
shall perform their duties as RA in the following manner:
(a) Signature in block 10 of the TORS is based on a direct report or briefing they receive
from Ship’s Force. The contractor’s signature represents confirmation by the
contractor that, based on this briefing, the contractor understands the hazards
presented by the ship’s systems on which the contractor will be working, including
receiving assurance that appropriate isolations have been performed.
(b) Signature in block 7 of the Danger Tag and corresponding initials in block 18b of the
TORS are based on the contractor having been shown the installed tag and the means
to ensure the component is in the position/condition specified on the tag and TORS
per paragraph 1.6.5.a of this manual.
(c) Signature in block 7 of the Caution Tag and corresponding initials in block 18b of the
TORS are based on the contractor having been shown the installed tag and that the
amplifying instructions on the tag match block 3 of the TORS.
(d) Signature in block 12 (and date in block 13) of the TORS is based on the contractor’s
knowledge that the work item/operation is complete.
(e) When requested by the Authorizing Officer, the contractor signs block 20b of the
TORS to indicate that the contractor portion of the work/operation is complete and the
tags are no longer needed for the contractor’s work.
(f) As an alternative, the contractor may specifically agree via their contract or MOA,
that all RA responsibilities as defined in this manual are assigned to the lead RA. In
all cases, appropriate information should be provided to the contractor prior to
initiating work to ensure that the contractor understands the hazards involved and
does not remove existing tags or take any action that changes the position of tagged
components.
(2) Naval activities who are required to follow this tag-out manual, such as ships, Naval
intermediate-level fleet maintenance activities (e.g., Fleet Maintenance Activities (FMA)) and
Naval shipyards, should normally not be permitted to assign their tag-out review and signature
responsibilities to another activity since Naval activities have sufficient knowledge to perform
a proper review. The only exception is if a shipyard or FMA is performing work where
another shipyard is the lead RA. In this case, the MOA between these activities may assign the
lead shipyard the tag-out responsibilities. However, provisions should be included for the lead
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shipyard to work with the shipyard or FMA performing the work to ensure the tag-out
adequacy and accuracy.
1.4 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS.
1.4.1 All individuals who perform work aboard Naval Vessels shall be indoctrinated in basic purpose, use and
restrictions associated with this manual. Personnel indoctrination and training shall include, as a minimum, the
following limitations of danger tags:
a. Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices and do not provide the physical
restraint on those devices that is provided by a lock. Adherence to the requirements of this manual is
essential to ensure and maintain necessary energy isolation.
b. Tags are not to be removed without authorization and are not to be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise
defeated.
c. Tags must be legible and understandable by all personnel.
d. Tags and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental
conditions encountered in the workplace.
e. Tags may evoke a false sense of security and their limitations as a means to control hazardous energy
must be understood.
f. Tags must be securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they cannot be inadvertently or
accidentally detached.
1.4.2 Personnel assigned to prepare tag-outs, review tag-outs, position equipment, post (attach) tags, check posted
tags, clear (remove) tags, or perform tag audits, shall be qualified on this tag-out manual. Formal notices, which list
qualified personnel by name, are not required by this manual. The Authorizing Officer is responsible for ensuring
that Ship’s Force personnel assigned to make a tag-out are qualified to perform the duties under this manual.
a. Tag-out Users Manual training topics shall be included in the ship’s and RA continuing training
program.
b. The term qualified as used in this Tag-out Users Manual means that the person assigned to perform a
tag-out function is knowledgeable about the requirements of this Tag-out Users Manual and is
knowledgeable about the involved system/equipment.
c. Ship's Force qualification in this Tag-out Users Manual should be done by the completion of 3M 301
Personnel Qualification Standard, and if required, completion of departmental qualifications.
d. RA personnel are qualified in this tag-out manual by successful completion of the activity's training
program. A formal system should be in place at the RA for performing and tracking qualifications of
personnel on this Tag-out Users Manual.
1.5 PLANNING TAG-OUTS.
1.5.1 Tag-out Logs.
a. The number of tag-out logs maintained by a ship will depend on ship size and needs. Individual Type
Commanders shall specify the number of logs to be maintained for various ship classes, and where the
logs will be maintained.
b. On nuclear-powered ships, a separate tag-out log for each propulsion plant shall be maintained in
addition to other ship's tag-out logs. This log:
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(1) Is administered by the Watch/Duty Officer.
(2) Is used for propulsion plant systems and equipment, and for other systems and equipment in
the engineering spaces under the cognizance of propulsion plant divisions.
(3) Is maintained in the Maneuvering Area, or Enclosed Operating Station, as applicable.
c. Each tag-out log shall include:
(1) A copy of this manual (including any amplifying instruction for administering the tag-out
process).
(2) Index sheet(s) (see Appendix D, Figure 1).
(3) Active TORS (see Appendix D, Figures 2 and 3).
(4) Instrument Log sheet(s) (see Appendix D, Figure 9).
(5) Cleared TORS and index sheet(s), until removed following completion of the next tag-out
audit.
d. Figures 1 through 9 of Appendix D are illustrations of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) forms.
Appendix D, Figure 10 provides a template for standardization of an audit record sheet. Forms
produced by approved automated tag-out systems are acceptable substitutes for all forms (except tags)
required by this manual. Tags should normally be limited to the standard tags in Appendix D.
1.5.2 Use of Tag-outs and Tags.
a. Use tag-outs:
(1) For work or casualty isolation.
(2) For indicating the presence of safety devices required for safety of personnel or equipment that
are not required by procedure or plan during normal operation.
(3) For controlling status of equipment or components placed Out-of-Commission /service.
(4) To indicate the presence of electrical jumpers unless specifically controlled by other formal
methods such as troubleshooting records, wire removal forms, or written procedures.
(5) When required by operating procedures.
b. When tag-outs are used:
(1) Use enough tags to prevent injury or damage to personnel and equipment by completely
isolating the work area.
(2) The use of tags is not a substitute for other safety measures such as chaining or locking valves,
removing fuses, or racking out circuit breakers. However, tags shall be attached to the fuse
panel, racked out circuit breaker cabinet, or locked valve to indicate such action.
(3) Minimize the number of TORS and tags used through careful work planning in an effort to
maintain better control of the tag-out process.
(4) A work item may be listed on more than one TORS (e.g., electrical and mechanical isolation
provided by separate TORS).
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c. Use danger tags to prohibit the operation or removal of equipment that could jeopardize safety of
personnel or endanger equipment, systems or components.
d. Use caution tags to provide temporary special instruction(s) or to indicate that unusual action must be
exercised to operate equipment. Caution tags must state the specific reason that the tag is installed.
Use of a phrase such as "DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT EOOW PERMISSION" is not appropriate
since equipment or systems are not operated unless permission from the responsible supervisor has been
obtained. A caution tag is not used if personnel or equipment can be endangered while performing
evolutions using normal operating procedures. A danger tag is used in this case.
e. Any person having knowledge of a situation requiring tags or labels should request that they be issued
and applied.
f. Tags should:
(1) Be removed as soon as possible after the operation/work item(s) has been cleared from the
TORS, except as allowed by Appendix I.
(2) Never be used for component identification or to mark leaks.
(3) Not be reused, except as authorized in Section 1.9 for Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
procedures.
1.6 ESTABLISHING TAG-OUTS.
a. Use enough tags to completely isolate the system, piping, or circuit being worked on and to prevent
operation of a system or component from all stations that could exercise control. As a minimum,
system diagrams or circuit schematics shall be used by preparers and reviewers to determine the
adequacy of all tag-out actions. The system/component identification (for example, 1MS-V1,
HYDRAULIC PUMP BKR @ 1S-4P-F(1)) and position/condition (for example, OPEN, SHUT,
BLANK FLANGE INSTALLED) of the tagged item should be indicated by the most easily identifiable
means. As a minimum, block 2 on the tag and block 15 on the TORS must include the actual label-
plate component identifier (e.g., valve number or circuit designation). If slight differences between the
identifiers are noted, (e.g., 64-4P-K(1) LO PMP #3 in block 2 when label-plate identifier reads 64-4P
K(1) L.O. PUMP No. 3, etc.) it is not necessary to re-create and hang a new tag provided that there is
no doubt that the correct component has been tagged. If doubt exists, contact the Authorizing Officer
for resolution.
NOTE: APPENDICES F AND G SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE

ADEQUACY OF THE TAG-OUT.
b. Tag-outs prepared for diver’s operations shall follow the guidance of Appendix E.
1.6.1 Preparation. Evaluate if the danger tagged component is located in a high traffic area. If yes, take action per
Appendix F, paragraph 3.b.(2). Any qualified Ship’s Force person may prepare tags and TORS. Normally the
preparer is the Ship’s Force POIC of the operation/work item. During shipyard Chief of Naval Operations
availabilities, the shipyard will normally propose the tag-out to Ship’s Force (but not necessarily prepare the related
forms) for shipyard work.
a. The preparer shall:
(1) On the TORS, fill in block 1, 3-5 and 14-16 (see Appendix D, figures 2 and 3). To distinguish
which type of tag is used, line out the type of tag not used and circle the one used on the top of
the TORS.
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(2) On tags, fill in the prefix and tag number in block 1 and fill in blocks 2 and 3 (see Appendix D,
figures 4 and 5).
(3) If the tag-out is not associated with any RA work, RA review of tags and TORS is not
required. In those instances, blocks 10, 12, RA block 13, and block 18b of the TORS and
block 7 of the tags shall be left blank.
b. Do not use ditto marks or similar short cut devices such as arrows on TORS. Do not correct an error on
a tag; prepare a new tag.
c. After tags and TORS are filled out, block 7 of the TORS is signed. The signer, normally the Ship's
Force POIC of the work, shall ensure the adequacy and accuracy of the TORS and tags. The signer
shall present the tags and TORS to another qualified person for an independent review.
1.6.2 Independent Review.
a. A second qualified person shall independently determine the adequacy and accuracy of the TORS and
tags. This individual shall ensure that enough tags are used to completely isolate the system, piping, or
circuit being worked on or to prevent operation of a system or component from all stations that could
exercise control. System diagrams or circuit schematics shall be used to determine the adequacy of all
tag-out actions.
b. When the independent review is complete and the reviewer is satisfied with the adequacy and accuracy
of the tag-out plan, that reviewer shall sign block 8 of the TORS indicating concurrence. The TORS
and tag(s) shall then be presented to the Authorizing Officer.
1.6.3 Authorization.
a. When authorizing tags to be posted, the Authorizing Officer shall ensure:
(1) Blocks 1-4 of the index sheet are filled in.
(2) Blocks 2 and 6 of the TORS are filled in.
(3) The log serial number is added to block 1 of the caution or danger tag(s).
(4) If manned, notify Damage Control (DC) Central and annotate top of TORS for tag-outs
affecting DC capabilities.
b. When required, the Ship's Force Authorizing Officer shall obtain review by the RA.
(1) RA review is required for tag-outs associated with RA work.
(2) The RA Representative shall independently review the tag coverage for adequacy, and review
the tag(s) and TORS for completeness and accuracy. When local instructions allow, the
documented verification signature made by a qualified repair activity individual proposing the
tagout may be used as the repair activity’s validation of the adequacy and accuracy of a tagout.
This allowance only applies when the proposed tagout and the authorized tagout are identical.
The RA Representative authorizing the tagout in block 10 of the TORs remains responsible for
ensuring the tagout is compatible with system status and ship/plant conditions. When satisfied
with the tag-out plan, the RA Representative shall sign block 10 of the TORS.
(3) The RA shall sign block 10 of the TORS prior to the Authorizing Officer authorizing posting
of the tag-out except, on a case basis, it is allowable for Ship’s Force to prepare, review, and
post the tag-out for RA work prior to receiving the RA signature in block 10 of the TORS,
unless the maintenance involves safety of ship work when reference (b) is invoked or when
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restricted by Appendix H or by an MOA. However, in all cases, the RA must sign block 10 of
the TORS and verify/witness component position/condition and tag attachment, including
initialing block 18b of the TORS and signing block 7 of the tags, prior to authorization of RA
work.
c. Before authorization, the Authorizing Officer shall check the tag coverage for adequacy, and check the
tag(s) and TORS for completeness and accuracy (see section 1.3.2.e).
d. When more than one tag-out log is maintained, an exchange of information concerning tag-out actions
is required between Authorizing Officers. When tag-out actions affect another Authorizing Officer, the
initiating Authorizing Officer will obtain verbal concurrence from each affected Authorizing Officer
before taking tag-out action. Examples of systems that may require such coordination are:
(1) Ship's service and high pressure air systems.
(2) Fire main systems that supply cooling or backup cooling.
(3) Systems supporting the Reactor Plant.
(4) Reactor or propulsion plant systems that contain cross-connect lines between plants.
(5) Electronic Cooling loops.
(6) Monitoring and interior communications equipment.
e. When the check of paragraph 1.6.3.c is complete (and RA review when required), the Authorizing
Officer shall:
(1) Sign block 9 of the TORS.
(2) Sign block 6 of the tag(s) (see section 1.3.2.e).
(3) Notify affected watchstanders of the tag-out authorization.
(4) Assign a person to post the tag(s).
1.6.4 Posting (Attachment).
a. The person assigned to post tags shall ensure:
(1) The correct component is tagged. If component identification is missing, post permanent
identification, or post temporary identification per Appendix F, paragraph 5.b., to support
completion of the tag-out.
(2) The component is as specified on the tag and TORS. For caution tags, the poster shall ensure
the amplifying instructions match block 3 of the TORS. For danger tags, the poster shall
ensure each component is in the position/condition specified on the tag and TORS.
(3) The Authorizing Officer has given permission for repositioning components. Permission may
be given at the time the tag-out is signed, or the Authorizing Officer may require permission be
obtained just before the component is repositioned (e.g., in order to control sequencing).
(4) For valves where no locks are involved, the poster should position or confirm the valve’s
position per the instructions in the valve manual, if applicable, including visual inspection of
the valve position (e.g., position indicator and throw operator position) and, for manual valves
other than ball valves, attempting to turn the handwheel/operator a small amount in the shut
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direction. For manual valves with a detent mechanism or other similar device, slightly move
the valve operator (not more than 5 degrees) to verify proper engagement.
(5) If the component to be tagged is required to be locked by the tag-out or has a previously
installed lock, perform the following:
(a) If a locking device is already installed, it is not necessary to remove the locking
device provided the poster can verify the component position via a formal
valve/switch lineup that was previously accomplished on the component and the
documentation is available to verify the component’s position, by checking available
position indication, and, in the case of manual valves other than ball valves, where the
locking device permits, by attempting to turn the handwheel/operator a small amount
in the shut direction. For manual valves with a detent mechanism or other similar
device, slightly move the valve operator (not more than 5 degrees) to verify proper
engagement.
(b) If a locking device is not previously installed or it is removed to check the position
of/reposition the component, and a lock is required by the tag-out, the locking device
should be installed after the poster verifies the position/repositions the component.
For non-nuclear valves, installation of the locking device depends on the type of
locking device and whether it restricts movement of the valve. If the locking device
will allow sufficient valve stem movement such that the checker can verify the locked
valve’s position and torque (if applicable) by attempting to turn it in the shut
direction, then the poster may proceed with installation and verification of the locking
device. If the locking device will not allow stem movement, a formal valve lineup (or
equivalent) must be performed to ensure that two operators verify and document the
valve’s position and torque (if applicable) prior to installing the locking device. For
nuclear valves, the valve lineup procedure in reference (e) should be followed to
ensure that two operators verify the valve’s position prior to installing the locking
device.
(6) Evaluate whether the danger tagged component is located in a high traffic area. If this is the
case, inform the Authorizing Officer.
NOTE: LANYARD LOCKING CLIP DEVICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE AS LOCKING
DEVICES FOR TAG-OUTS.
b. If a component to be tagged has previously been danger-tagged (i.e., another danger tag is hanging on
the component), verification of the component's position/condition by the person posting the new tag
shall consist of:
(1) A comparison check to confirm that the position/condition specified on the new danger tag is
identical to the position/condition stated on the posted danger tag. There may be situations
where a valve may have to be locked shut for one work item and only shut for a different work
item covered by a separate TORS. It is acceptable for both tags to be installed on the valve. A
locking device installed on a valve that is tagged as shut is not a violation of this manual.
(2) When a valve or switch position is specified, visually check, if possible, that the component is
in its proper position.
c. The person posting the tags must post them such that they are apparent to anyone who may attempt to
operate or remove the component. Tags should be posted on breaker operators whenever possible.
Tags must not be posted on fixtures adjacent to the item being tagged-out. Specific amplifications are:
(1) All applicable electrical safety precautions/requirements shall be observed when performing
tag-outs in electrical panels and/or switchgear.
CAUTION: WHEN POSTING TAGS, DO NOT RENDER SPRAY-TIGHT ENCLOSURES
INEFFECTIVE.
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(2) When necessary for electrical safety, it is permissible to post tags on electrical panel covers.
However, tags should be posted directly on circuit breakers and switches whenever possible.
(3) When the prescribed position or condition for an item is Fuses Removed, dead front/removable
fuse holders/carriages shall also be removed.
(4) When necessary to preclude damage to tags subject to wet environments, it is permissible to
enclose them in clear plastic envelopes (or sleeving) that permits the tags to be observed. For
those tags installed in clear envelopes, only the danger/caution tag shall be inside the envelope.
This is to ensure the tag is visible from both sides of the envelope.
(5) To ensure that a tag posted on a manually operated valve is readily apparent to anyone who
may attempt to operate or remove the valve once tagged, the tag should be posted on the valve
operator, if installed, or the valve stem. If these locations are inappropriate for some reason,
the tag may be attached to the valve yoke or bonnet or another readily apparent location.
(6) If a switch or a valve has multiple operating stations, all operating controls shall be tagged to
prevent operation.
(7) Posting of tags for hull fittings/flanges or blanks installed outboard below the waterline shall
be in accordance with Appendix G.
(8) Nothing shall be attached to a posted Danger tag (e.g., removed fuses or spare parts shall not
be taped to the tag).
d. After each tag is posted, the person posting the tag shall:
(1) Sign block 4 of the tag, and
(2) Initial block 17 of the TORS for that tag.
e. When posting is complete, the person posting shall present the TORS to a second qualified person who
will independently check (verify) that tags were correctly posted.
1.6.5 Check of Posted Tags.
a. After tag posting is complete, a second person shall independently ensure that the correct component is
tagged, and check (verify) proper component positioning and tag attachment. This checker shall not
accompany the person(s) posting the tag. If the RA concurred in the tag-out, they shall verify/witness
the check in accordance with paragraph 1.6.5.b (3). The checker (and witness) shall be qualified on tag-
outs and shall ensure proper positioning and tag attachment as follows:
(1) For checking a danger tag on a component not currently tagged by another TORS (i.e., another
danger tag is not hanging on the component), the checker shall ensure the component is in the
position/condition specified on the tag and TORS. For valves which are not locked, check the
valve’s position per the instructions in the valve manual if applicable, including a visual
inspection of the valve position (e.g., position indicator and throw operator) and, for manual
valves other than ball valves, attempting to turn the handwheel/operator a small amount in the
shut direction. For manual valves with a detent mechanism or other similar device, slightly
move the valve operator (not more than 5 degrees) to verify proper engagement. For electrical
isolations, check for switch or breaker position or fuse removal. A RA Witness shall never
physically check the position/condition of a component. Evaluate whether the danger tagged
component is located in a high traffic area. If this is the case, inform the Authorizing Officer.
(2) If an item to be tagged has previously been danger-tagged (i.e., another danger tag hanging on
the component), verification of the component's position/condition shall consist of:
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(a) A comparison check to confirm that the position/condition specified on the new
danger tag is identical to the position/condition stated on the posted danger tag. There
may be situations where a valve may have to be “locked shut” for one work item and
only “shut” for a different work item covered by a separate TORS. It is acceptable for
both tags to be installed on the valve. A locking device installed on a valve that is
tagged as shut is not a violation of this manual.
(b) When a valve or switch position is specified, visually check, if possible, that the
component is in its proper position.
(3) To check proper positioning on a component which is locked and not currently tagged, the
checker can verify the component position via a formal valve/switch lineup that was
previously accomplished on the component when the documentation is available to verify the
component’s position, checking the installed position indicator and, in the case of manual
valves other than ball valves where the locking device permits, by attempting to turn the
handwheel/operator a small amount in the shut direction. For manual valves with a detent
mechanism or other similar device, where the locking device permits, slightly move the valve
operator (not more than 5 degrees) to verify proper engagement.
NOTE: LANYARD LOCKING CLIP DEVICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR USE AS LOCKING
DEVICES FOR TAG-OUTS.
(4) For checking a caution tag on a component, the checker shall ensure that amplifying
instructions on the tag match block 3 of the TORS.
(5) Any doubt about the position of the tagged component shall be immediately brought to the
attention of the Watch/Duty Officer.
b. After checking each component:
(1) The checker shall sign block 5 of the tag.
(2) The checker shall initial block 18a of the TORS.
(3) When required, the RA Witness should normally accompany Ship’s Force, witness the second
check of the tag installation, sign block 7 of the tag and initial the TORS in block 18b prior to
commencement of the RA work. If the RA was not available to witness the checking of posted
tags, the RA will independently visually verify the tag installation and component
position/condition, sign block 7 of the tag and initial the TORS in block 18b prior to
commencement of the RA work. If during this visual verification the RA cannot verify the
component position or a question arises regarding component position, the RA shall, with the
assistance of Ship’s Force, follow the procedures in paragraph 1.7.4.b(2)(b) for checking the
position of a danger-tagged component. A RA Witness shall never physically check the
position/condition of a component. Evaluate whether the danger tagged component is located
in a high traffic area. If this is the case, inform the Authorizing Officer.
NOTE: TWO BLOCK 18b’s ARE PROVIDED ON THE TORS TO ALLOW CHECKS OF TAGS BY A
SECOND RA, AS DELINEATED IN PARAGRAPH 1.6.7, AND AS SUCH, THE UNUSED
BLOCK 18b SHOULD REMAIN BLANK FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE USE.
c. After checks (and witnessing if done concurrently) are complete, the checker shall return the TORS to
the Authorizing Officer.
d. Checking of tags for hull fittings/flanges or blanks installed outboard shall be in accordance with
Appendix G.
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1.6.6 Beginning Work.
a. When checking of posted tags is complete, the Authorizing Officer must conduct a check to ensure that,
when applicable, the valve/equipment status board(s) accurately reflect(s) the conditions of the tag-out.
b. Work shall not be permitted to start until the Authorizing Officer and RA (when applicable) have
determined that plant/system conditions are adequate to begin work (i.e., system drained, depressurized,
and/or de-energized). The Authorizing Officer is the final authority for commencement of work.
c. The TORS is then filed in the active section of the appropriate tag-out log.
1.6.7 Additions. The process for adding operations/work items to a tag-out parallels the process for original
preparation of tags and TORS. When adding a line item to an active TORS, re-perform the applicable steps of
paragraphs 1.6 through 1.6.6. Exceptions are as follows:
a. Review and update block 1 of the TORS as needed for the addition.
b. When a RA adds a work item to an active TORS that has been approved by another RA, the RA adding
the work item shall indicate the review of the tag-out adequacy and accuracy by signing block 10 of the
TORS. The RA adding the work item shall verify installation of the tags that apply to their work item.
The RA adding work initials on the back of the TORS in block 18b. Signatures on existing tag(s) are
not required. If more than two RA(s) perform work under the same active TORS, the method for
documenting RA witnessing/verification by the third and subsequent RA will be delineated in an MOA.
c. The RA is not required to sign block 7 of the tag nor initial block 18b of the TORS for a new line item
added to an active TORS whose tag(s) have already been witnessed by the same RA. If the new line
item requires additional tags to be hung, the RA shall sign block 7 of the new tags and initial the
corresponding block 18b of the TORS. All other requirements for the RA to verify the adequacy and
accuracy of the tag coverage must be performed.
1.6.8 Iterative Tag-outs. The Commanding Officer may designate an individual to act as the on-scene Authorizing
Officer for repetitive tag-outs associated with specific iterative tests or maintenance evolutions. This individual
could be the work supervisor. Examples of such evolutions include weapons elevator operability testing requiring
numerous inspection points and steam driven propulsion plant equipment testing requiring iterative adjustments of
balance valves, speed limiting governors, over-speed trips, etc., which require repetitive isolations. On-scene
administration of such tag-outs will be accomplished as follows:
a. A TORS (see Appendix D, Figures 2 and 3) dedicated to the specific test or maintenance procedure will
be prepared. The TORS will include multiple work items for equipment isolation over several
iterations. Multiple sets of tags will also be prepared in advance for the isolation corresponding to the
multiple work items in the TORS. These actions will be accomplished in accordance with standard tag-
out procedures.
b. The normal Authorizing Officer will authorize posting tags for the initial isolation using standard tag-
out procedures. When clearing and posting tags to support subsequent iterations, the designated on-site
Authorizing Officer will sign the TORS and tags at the work site. Tags will be posted and cleared using
standard procedures. The normal Authorizing Officer will be informed prior to isolating and unisolating
any equipment.
c. When the last iteration is complete, the normal Authorizing Officer will clear the TORS from the Tag-
out Index.
1.6.9 Certified Tag-outs. Certified tag-outs are tag-outs that have been approved for use for a specific work item
with a specific set of ship/system conditions. The Commanding Officer is responsible to determine the scope and
use of certified tag-outs. During CNO-scheduled availabilities or for specific systems affected by complex
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evolutions (e.g., system flushes), certified tag-outs may be invalidated due to system design changes and temporary
systems used. Prior to and following their use for these types of availabilities or evolutions, certified tag-outs shall
be evaluated for changes required due to system design or configuration changes, or installed temporary power
sources or equipment that could alter isolation boundaries. If used for repair activity work, the repair activity will
perform an independent 100% validation of any certified tagout for adequacy and accuracy prior to their use.
a. Preparation
(1) The certified tag-out must be prepared, independently reviewed and authorized per paragraphs
1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2 and 1.6.3 of this manual, except that paragraphs 1.6.3.b, 1.6.3.d and 1.6.3.e(2)
through 1.6.3.e(4) are not applicable.
(2) The certified tag-out must be approved by the Department Head prior to initial use. Copies of
approved certified tag-outs shall be filed and maintained for reference.
b. Use of Certified Tag-outs
(1) Using the certified tag-out as a reference, the preparer creates a new tag-out for the specific
work item. The new tag-out should reference the certified tag-out in block 3 of the TORS.
The preparer signs block 7 of the TORS (block 8 should be NA’d) to certify that the work
item, ship/system conditions, and maintenance boundaries on the new tag-out are identical to
those specified on the certified tag-out.
(2) The Authorizing Officer shall also verify the work item, ship/system conditions, and
maintenance boundaries on the new tag-out are identical to those specified on the certified tag-
out and authorize the tag-out for use per paragraph 1.6.3 of this manual. All other Ship’s Force
roles in the tag-out process as specified in this manual are unchanged.
(3) For Repair Activity work, all Repair Activity roles in the tag-out process as specified in this
manual are unchanged.
c. Maintenance of Certified Tag-outs
(1) Certified tag-outs shall be reviewed periodically to validate the tag-out. Prior to use following
a system design change, installation/removal of a temporary system, or change in maintenance
procedure that could affect the adequacy and accuracy of the tag-out, the certified tag-out shall
be revalidated by accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph 1.6.9.a of this manual.
1.7 MAINTAINING TAG-OUTS.
1.7.1 Tag-out Discrepancy and Conflict.
a. If any discrepancy and/or conflict (e.g., missing signatures, wrong component) is noted with a posted
tag, the Authorizing Officer and the RA Representative (if applicable) shall be notified immediately.
b. Violation of any tag compromises the entire tag-out system and could in itself have serious
consequences. The Authorizing Officer and RA Representative shall take prompt action to resolve the
problem. Based on their evaluation of the circumstances, they should recommend action to the
responsible Ship's Force Department Head and cognizant RA supervisor.
c. The Authorizing Officer shall fully document such discrepancies/conflicts and the resolution in their
log(s).
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1.7.2 Missing or Damaged Tags.
a. Missing or damaged tags shall be immediately reported to the Authorizing Officer (and the RA
Representative) so that prompt corrective action can be taken. Specific amplifications are:
(1) Immediate action shall include taking appropriate preventive measures to preclude changes to
the item until it can be re-tagged.
(2) A verification check shall be performed similar to the check in paragraph 1.7.4.b if the
position/condition of a valve is in doubt.
(3) The Authorizing Officer and the RA Representative (when applicable) are responsible for
taking action and/or recommending to their supervision further action be taken based on their
evaluation of the circumstances surrounding a missing or damaged tag.
(4) The Authorizing Officer and the RA Representative (when applicable) shall verify plant
conditions/system status and determine any effects on plant conditions/system status that may
have resulted from changes to the item while the tag was missing/damaged.
b. Missing Tag Actions. The Authorizing Officer and RA Representative (when applicable) shall take the
following actions for a missing tag:
(1) If tag is missing, stop affected work and take appropriate action to ensure continued protection
of personnel and equipment until replacement tag is posted.
(2) Evaluate and take appropriate actions of paragraph 1.7.2.a.
(3) Cause a replacement tag to be filled out and added to the associated TORS. Instead of using
the next sequential number, a replacement tag for a missing tag will be assigned the same
number as the original tag.
(4) Review the entries on the replacement tag and TORS for adequacy, completeness, and
accuracy and sign the associated blocks on the replacement tag.
(5) Cause posting of the replacement tag (see paragraphs 1.6.4 through 1.6.6). If verification of
the affected component’s position is required, follow the procedure of paragraph 1.7.4.b(2)(b).
When a manual tag-out system is used, after the replacement tag has been posted, write “Next
Tag Number is __________,” on the next line containing blocks 14-22. This will assist in
preventing reuse of tag numbers when new tags are added to a tag-out that has a replacement
tag added.
(6) Indicate that the tag was missing on the tag line using blocks 19 through 20b. For example,
“missing – replaced.”
(7) For the missing tag, the Authorizing Officer shall fill in block 21 and initial block 22 of the
TORS.
c. Damaged Tag Actions. The Authorizing Officer and RA Representative (when applicable) shall take
the following actions for a damage tag:
(1) Evaluate and take appropriate actions of paragraph 1.7.2.a.
(2) Cause a replacement tag to be filled out and added to the associated TORS. Instead of using
the next sequential number, a replacement tag for a damaged tag will be assigned the same
number as the original tag.
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(3) Review the entries on the replacement tag and TORS for adequacy, completeness, and
accuracy and sign the associated blocks on the replacement tag.
(4) Cause posting of the replacement tag (see paragraphs 1.6.4 through 1.6.6). If verification of
the affected component’s position is required, follow the procedure of paragraph 1.7.4.b(2)(b).
When a manual tag-out system is used, after the replacement tag has been posted, write “Next
Tag Number is _____,” on the next line containing blocks 14-22. This will assist in preventing
reuse of tag numbers when new tags are added to a tag-out that has a replacement tag added.
(5) Indicate that the tag was damaged in block 19 on the tag line. For example, “damaged –
replaced”.
(6) After the replacement tag is posted, fill in blocks 20a and 20b of the TORS to authorize
clearing the damaged tag per paragraph 1.8.
d. Relocating Tag Actions. The steps of paragraph 1.7.2.c above may also be used to relocate a tag on a
component (for example relocating a tag from a breaker cover to a breaker) provided positive controls
are in place per paragraph 1.7.3.
1.7.3 Work on Tagged Components. Work on any component that has a danger tag or caution tag attached is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Department Head and, when required, the appropriate RA
supervisor. When work on a tagged component has been authorized, the following restrictions must be complied
with:
a. Never remove or operate a danger-tagged component. Never remove a caution-tagged component.
b. Work that would be likely to affect component position or position indication, or result in breaching the
isolation boundary, is not allowed under any circumstances while working on a tagged component.
c. Tags shall not be removed while working on a tagged component.
1.7.4 Audits by Ship's Force.
a. Responsibility.
(1) The Department Head shall ensure that audits are performed every two weeks. For ships that
are in overhaul, conversion, or restricted availability, conduct audits of the propulsion plant
tag-out log(s) weekly.
(2) The Authorizing Officer shall report the results of tag-out audits to the applicable Department
Head.
b. Ship's Force audit of outstanding tags.
(1) Check all outstanding tags on each TORS for correct posting. Do this by visually comparing
the information on the tag, on the TORS, and on the posted component.
(2) When a valve, switch position, or fuse status is specified, visually check that the component is
in its proper position unless this requires an operation such as the removal of a cover, cap, or
closure. Amplifications of this requirement are:
(a) The position of some valves and switches cannot be verified due to the design and
construction of the item. No operation of a valve or switch is authorized as part of a
routine tag-out audit.
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(b) When the actual position of a danger-tagged valve is in doubt, the Authorizing
Officer, with specific permission from the responsible Ship's Force Department Head
and from the RA Representative, when applicable, may authorize two persons to
independently check the position of the specific valve.
1 Check the valve’s position per the instructions in the valve manual if applicable,
including a visual inspection of the valve position (e.g., position indicator and
throw operator position), and, for manual valves other than ball valves,
attempting to turn the handwheel/operator a small amount in the shut direction.
For manual valves with a detent mechanism or other similar device, slightly
move the valve operator (not more than 5 degrees) to verify proper engagement.
Locking devices should be manipulated or unlocked as necessary to check the
position of the valve.
2 This valve position check shall be performed using the applicable approved
procedures for valve lineup checks and, in the propulsion areas of nuclear
powered ships, shall be documented on a valve lineup checksheet in accordance
with reference (e).
(c) Report all discrepancies in the check of actual position at once to the Authorizing
Officer (and RA Representative) before proceeding any further with the tag audit.
Appropriate action shall be taken to ensure the continued protection of personnel and
equipment.
(d) Evaluate whether the danger tagged component is located in a high traffic area. If this
is the case, inform the Authorizing Officer.
(3) Record results of tag audits on the back of the TORS under the last tag listed or on an Audit
Record Sheet (see Appendix D, Figure 10). Record the date completed, the discrepancies
noted, and the signature of person doing the audit.
c. Ship's Force audit of TORS.
(1) Audit all outstanding TORS against the index sheet (see Appendix D, Figure 1). Check each
TORS for completeness and verify all tags were checked per paragraph 1.7.4.b.
(2) Record the results of the TORS audit by a line entry on the index sheet, or on an Audit Record
Sheet (see Appendix D, Figure 10). Record the date completed, the discrepancies noted, and
the signature of the person doing the audit.
(3) Upon completion of the audit, discard cleared TORS and index sheets.
1.7.5 Danger Tagged Components Found Out of Position or Wrong Component Tagged. When a danger tagged
component is found out of position or a danger tag is found on the wrong component, the following actions shall be
taken:
a. Report the condition immediately to the Authorizing Officer and RA Representative (if applicable).
b. Stop affected work, notify Department Head and appropriate RA supervision (if applicable) and take
appropriate action to ensure continued protection of personnel and equipment.
c. Replace the tag using the damaged tag process of paragraph 1.7.2.c, except:
(1) Indicate the component was “out of position” or the tag was “on wrong component” in block
19 of the tag line;
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(2) Before the replacement tag is posted, the Authorizing Officer shall ensure that the deficient tag
is cleared and the component is placed in the appropriate position.
d. Conduct an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding a danger tagged component found
out of position or wrongly tagged.
e. The Authorizing Officer and the RA Representative (when applicable) shall verify plant
conditions/system status and determine any effects on plant conditions/system status.
f. Recommence work when authorized by appropriate Ship’s Force Department Head and appropriate RA
supervision.
1.7.6 Monitoring by Shipyards. During Chief Of Naval Operations availabilities, the tag-out process shall be
monitored by the shipyard. The shipyard shall review the tag-out log and check to ensure Ship's Force is properly
posting tags. The goal of the monitoring is to provide timely data on tag-out performance so emerging adverse
trends can be quickly addressed. Any deficiencies found during the monitoring shall be recorded by date,
description and signature entry in a formal shipyard document.
1.8 CLEARING TAG-OUTS.
1.8.1 General. Remove danger and caution tags immediately when the situation requiring the tag-out has been
corrected and clearing of tags has been authorized on the TORS.
1.8.2 Completion of Operation/Work Items.
a. As operations/work items are completed, they shall be cleared from the TORS. Before tags are cleared
and removed, the completed work item listed in the "OPERATION/WORK ITEMS INCLUDED IN
TAG-OUT" section of the TORS is cleared (i.e., blocks 11 and 12 are signed, and block 13 is dated).
RA signature in block 12 indicates tags are no longer needed. The process of Appendix I, section 7.6, is
an authorized exception to these requirements for clearing line items.
b. When removal of individual tags requires modification of the work item isolation boundary listed in
block 5 of the TORS, a new work item shall be initiated to ensure a two-person review of the new
isolation boundary is documented. Except as allowed by Appendix I, the new work item shall be
approved by the Authorizing Officer and RA (when applicable) prior to authorizing clearance of the
affected tags.
1.8.3 Position/Condition. The Authorizing Officer shall specify in block 19 of the TORS the desired position or
condition of the tagged item after the tag has been removed. Specific consideration must be given to the sequence of
any valve repositioning and the type, size, and rating of any fuses being reinstalled. If a tag is to be removed from a
component that has more than one tag attached, the specified position/condition must be compatible with the
tagged/position condition. Repositioning of a component with multiple tags is never authorized until all tags have
been cleared.
1.8.4 Authorization.
a. When all line items requiring a tag are cleared, authorization to remove a tag and intent to reposition the
previously tagged item is indicated by signature of the Authorizing Officer in block 20a. If block 18b is
filled in for a tag indicating the tag was used for RA work items, then the RA Representative signs
block 20b. When multiple RAs share the same tagged items, the RA clearing the last RA line item will
sign in block 20b. In situations where the RA Representative is no longer available (i.e., RA has
completed work and left the geographical area or the ship has departed) the Authorizing Officer may
authorize clearing the tag by marking block 20b “RA Not Available”.
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b. The Authorizing Officer will sign for clearing tags, to approve the component to be placed in the
position or condition specified in block 19 of the TORS.
(1) The Authorizing Officer shall review the tags required for all remaining work items prior to
authorizing clearance of individual tags.
(2) The Authorizing Officer shall inform the person clearing the tag if the Authorizing Officer’s
permission should be obtained just prior to repositioning the component, in order to sequence
the operation of several components.
1.8.5 Removal.
a. The person assigned shall remove the tag. If repositioning is required, the person assigned shall place
the previously tagged component in the position or condition specified in block 19. Enter the date/time
in block 21, and initial block 22 of the TORS. Specific amplifications are:
(1) If the person directed to remove a tag finds that the clearance position/condition specified
would require repositioning an item which has more than one tag attached, all efforts to
remove the tag shall be stopped. The discrepancy shall be reported immediately to the
Authorizing Officer, and to the RA Representative.
(2) If upon removal of a tag the item is found out of its expected position, all tag
removal/restoration efforts for the items shall be stopped. The discrepancy shall be reported
immediately to the Authorizing Officer and RA Representative.
b. All tags should be returned immediately to the Authorizing Officer. If a tag is in a location that
prevents returning the tag to the Authorizing Officer, such as a radiological or hazardous material
containment, the tag may be destroyed and disposed of in the appropriate manner within the
containment following an independent verification that the correct tag has been cleared. This
independent verification shall be performed by another person assigned by the Authorizing Officer.
1.8.6 Completion of Tag Removal. The Authorizing Officer must check the removed tags against the TORS,
update the applicable valve status board(s), and then destroy the removed tags. Exercise care when updating
applicable valve status boards following removal of tags. A valve may still be tagged (by another TORS), or it may
not be in the normal position specified on the applicable valve status board. The position/condition specified in
block 19 for each removed tag must be used for updating the valve status board.
1.8.7 Completion of Tag-out Record Sheet.
a. When all actions for a TORS have been completed, all tags have been cleared and destroyed, and the
applicable valve status board(s) updated, the Authorizing Officer will complete blocks 23 and 24.
Additionally, the Authorizing Officer shall complete block 5 of the index sheet associated with the
TORS. The Authorizing Officer shall then notify DC Central, if applicable, that work has been
completed and annotate top of TORS “DC Central notified.”
b. The Authorizing Officer shall ensure that the completed TORS is then filed in the cleared section of the
tag-out log.
c. Any completed index pages should also be filed in the cleared section of the tag-out log for review and
subsequently discarded following the next audit. Index pages with a few uncleared items remaining on
old pages may be consolidated onto one index page. These old index pages and those with all tag-outs
listed as cleared may be removed by the responsible department head/supervisor of the tag-out log.
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1.9 PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM TAG-OUT PROCEDURE.
NOTE: PMS TAG-OUT PROCEDURES SHALL NOT BE USED IN SUBMARINES, SUBMARINE

TENDERS, SUBMARINE RESCUE VESSELS, IN PROPULSION AREAS OF NUCLEAR-
POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, FOR NUCLEAR SUPPORT FACILITIES EQUIPMENT,
OR WITHIN RA TAG-OUT BOUNDARIES.
1.9.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide separate procedures for use when accomplishing certain
designated PMS maintenance actions in non-nuclear surface ships/craft and non-nuclear, non-propulsion areas of
nuclear surface ships.
1.9.2 Information.
a. Procedures prescribed herein apply only to those PMS maintenance actions specifically approved by the
Department Head as indicated on the Tag Guide List (TGL). Specifically excluded from these
procedures are PMS actions, which require participation of two or more work centers and those
requiring more than one working day for completion. In these cases the tag-out procedures described in
paragraph 1.6 will be used.
b. Type Commanders will provide guidance concerning applicability of these procedures to various
categories of PMS maintenance actions, subject to restrictions addressed above.
1.9.3 Definitions. As used in the PMS tag-out procedures, the following apply:
a. Danger Tag (see Appendix D, Figure 4). A red tag prohibiting operation or removal of equipment that
could jeopardize safety of personnel or endanger equipment, systems, or components. Laminated
danger tags, intended for repeated use, are authorized only for designated PMS maintenance actions
addressed in this procedure. These laminated tags shall be serialized by the work center.
b. TGL (see Appendix D, Figure 6). A card similar in size to a PMS Maintenance Requirement Card
(MRC), which contains the information necessary to properly and effectively place tags to prevent
improper operation when a component, equipment, system, or portion of a system is isolated for the
accomplishment of PMS maintenance requirements. A TGL contains the number of tags required for
the tag-out, the location of each tag, the position of the tagged item (e.g., open, shut, off, on, etc.) and
the permission and notification requirements for the maintenance and tag-out action. TGLs will be
laminated after final approval and will be attached to applicable MRCs in the same manner as
Equipment Guide Lists.
c. Work Center PMS Red Tag Record. This record, maintained in the work center, will be a notebook in
which the issue of laminated red tags used for designated PMS maintenance actions will be recorded.
At the top of the first page, the number of laminated danger tags issued to the work center will be noted
for inventory purposes. A copy of PMS tag-out procedures and any amplifying actions shall be a part
of the Work Center PMS Red Tag Record. Additionally, the record will have provisions for recording:
(1) The tag serial number(s) issued.
(2) Date of issue.
(3) The MRC for which the tag was issued.
(4) Name of person to whom the tag was issued.
(5) Date and time returned.
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1.9.4 Tag Guide List Preparation.
a. Initial preparation of the TGL is a vital element of the PMS tag-out procedure. Accordingly, extreme
care must be exercised in TGL preparation to ensure that sufficient tags are included to completely
isolate the section of piping or circuit being worked on and to prevent operation of the system or
component from all stations which could exercise control. As a minimum, system diagrams or circuit
schematics shall be used to determine the adequacy of tag-out actions in preparing the TGL. Equal care
must be given to ensuring that permission and notification actions indicated on the TGL are consistent
with safety and with sound management practices.
b. TGLs are to be prepared by the Work Center Supervisor (WCS), reviewed independently by the
Division Officer, and approved by the Department Head prior to use.
1.9.5 Procedures. The procedures set forth in this paragraph apply only to designated PMS maintenance actions.
When a requirement for tags for PMS maintenance has been identified and a TGL has been prepared and approved
by the Department Head, the following procedures will be followed:
a. When a PMS maintenance action is to be performed, the WCS will obtain permission from the person
or watch specified on the TGL.
b. Upon receiving permission, the WCS will sign in grease pencil on the tag in block 6 and issue the
appropriate number of tags as the Authorizing Officer to the maintenance person and record the issue in
ink in the Work Center PMS red tag record sheet.
c. Using grease pencil, the maintenance person will fill in the appropriate data on the tag
(SYSTEM/COMPONENT/IDENTIFICATION, POSITION, OR CONDITION OF ITEM TAGGED),
position the tagged items as specified on the TGL, affix the tags, and sign the tags.
d. A witness designated by the WCS will independently check the tag-out action for compliance with the
TGL and, if satisfied, sign the tags. The WCS is responsible for ensuring that persons assigned to make
or witness the tag-out are qualified to perform the duties under this manual.
e. The maintenance person will then perform the maintenance action. If the MRC is applicable to several
items listed on an Equipment Guide List, and those actions are consecutively scheduled, the tag-out
process of paragraphs 1.9.5.a through 1.9.5.d above will be repeated for each separate maintenance
action.
f. If the maintenance action requires an operational test of the equipment, either during the maintenance
action or upon completion of it, the danger tags will be removed and retained by the person performing
the PMS maintenance action and tag-out action. If the tags are to be reinstalled upon completion of the
operational test, a qualified witness must recertify that the position of the isolation component(s) and
the placement of the tags are in compliance with the TGL. The TGL will state if permission is required
to conduct the test. Upon completion of an operational test, the maintenance person shall not be
authorized to reinstall tags for the purpose of accomplishing other maintenance actions without
obtaining new approval from cognizant authority unless specifically approved otherwise on the TGL.
g. Upon completion of the maintenance action, the maintenance person will remove all tags and restore
the equipment to its normal or desired condition. The maintenance person shall then wipe the tags
clean and return them to the WCS.
h. The WCS shall record the return of the tags in the Work Center PMS Red Tag Record by lining out and
initialing the tag issue entry, and shall report completion of the maintenance action to the person or
watch from whom permission was originally obtained (as indicated on the TGL).
1.9.6 Enforcement. A daily inventory by serial number of all Work Center PMS tags should be conducted by the
cognizant WCS and deficiencies reported to the cognizant division officer or duty officer.
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1.10 OUT OF CALIBRATION/OUT OF COMMISSION LABELS.
1.10.1 Planning.
a. The decision to use an Out of Commission (OOC) or Out-Of-Calibration (CAL) label must be made on
a case basis. In general:
(1) If the instrument error is small and consistent, use a CAL label so instrument operations may
continue. When used, the magnitude, sign, and units of the required correction should be
marked on the label. CAL labels should not be used to identify instruments that have exceeded
their calibration periodicity but have no known error.
(2) If the instrument error is large or inconsistent, use an OOC label. When an OOC label is used,
the instrument should not be used for plant/equipment operation. When an entire system is
placed OOC, it is not necessary to put OOC labels on all instruments associated with the
system.
b. Missing or damaged labels should be immediately replaced upon discovery. The Instrument Log
should be maintained per the directions on it (see Appendix D, Figure 9). Labels similar to those shown
in Figures 7 and 8 of Appendix D should be used for instruments and indicating systems.
1.10.2 Preparation.
a. Any qualified person may prepare the Instrument Log and label(s).
b. The preparer shall fill in blocks 1 through 4 and block 7 of the Instrument Log and block 1 (and 5 for
CAL) of the label(s).
c. Do not use ditto marks, arrows, or similar short cut devices to make corrections on an Instrument Log.
Do not correct an error on a label; prepare a new label.
1.10.3 Review and Authorization. When the appropriate information has been entered, normally by Ship's Force,
on the label and the Instrument Log, the Authorizing Officer shall:
a. Review the entries for adequacy, completeness, and accuracy ensuring that entries on the label agree
with associated entries on the Instrument Log.
b. Authorize the label by signing block 2 of the label and block 5 of the Instrument Log.
c. Ensure that RA concurrence in block 3 of the label and in block 5 of the Instrument Log next to that of
the Authorizing Officer has been obtained (when associated with RA work on reactor plant systems and
reactor plant support systems) before causing the label to be attached (affixed) to the instrument.
1.10.4 Attachment.
a. Only personnel who have operational control of the system or component, are qualified on this tag-out
manual, and are knowledgeable of the instrument (system) being labeled, shall attach or remove labels.
b. When attachment of a label has been authorized, the person assigned shall:
(1) Attach (affix) the label to the exterior surface of the affected instrument in such a fashion that
operators can easily determine the status of the instrument's operability or accuracy.
(2) Sign block 4 of the label.
(3) Initial block 6 of the Instrument Log.
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1.10.5 Checks. Second checks are not required of labels or the Instrument Log.
1.10.6 Removal.
a. Labels shall be promptly removed and destroyed when appropriate corrective action has been
completed (e.g., the instrument has been satisfactorily repaired, replaced, aligned, or calibrated and
returned to service).
b. When the Authorizing Officer, and the RA Representative (if applicable), have signed block 9 of the
Instrument Log, the person assigned shall:
(1) Remove and destroy the label.
(2) Initial block 10 and add the date in block 8 of the Instrument Log.
1.10.7 Completion.
a. If desired, the Authorizing Officer may line out cleared (completed) entries in the Instrument Log.
When all entries on the log sheet are cleared, that sheet shall be placed in the cleared section of the tag-
out log.
b. Cleared section of the tag-out log shall be removed and discarded following the audit.
1.10.8 Audit. A monthly audit will be performed of the Instrument Log and associated labels. The results of the
audit shall be documented on the Instrument Log. Record the date, any discrepancies, and the signature of the
person who performed the audit.
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APPENDIX A
LIST OF ACRONYMS
CAL Out-of-Calibration
CTE Chief Test Engineer
DC Damage Control
EOOW Engineering Officer of the Watch
FMA Fleet Maintenance Activity
JTG Joint Test Group
LIRS Line Item Record Sheet
MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MRC Maintenance Requirement Card
NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command
OOC Out-of-Commission
OOD Officer of the Deck
OPNAV Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
PMS Planned Maintenance System

POIC Petty Officer in Charge
RA Repair Activity
SOMS Shift Operations Management System

STE Shift Test Engineer
TGL Tag Guide List

TORS Tag-out Record Sheet
TWD Technical Work Document
WAF Work Authorization Form

WCR Work Center Representative
WCS Work Center Supervisor
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APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM DEFINITION
Assistant Authorizing Officer The individual designated in writing by the ship’s Commanding Officer to assist
the Authorizing Officer by confirming the adequacy and accuracy of a tag-out.
Authorizing Officer The person with the authority to sign for issuing or clearing tags and labels.
Department Heads shall designate Authorizing Officers by billet or
watchstation.
Caution Tag A yellow tag used as a precautionary measure to provide temporary special
instruction or to indicate that unusual action must be exercised to operate
equipment.
Component A valve, switch, etc.
Danger Tag A red tag prohibiting operation or removal of equipment that could jeopardize
safety of personnel or endanger equipment, systems, or components.
Electrical Jumper A temporary wire used to modify a circuit, such as by completing or bypassing
the circuit.
Index Sheet (Danger/Caution A sequential list of all tag-outs issued. It provides a ready reference of existing
Tag-Out Index and Record of tag-outs, ensures sequential issuing of tag-out serial numbers, and assists
Audits) auditing of the tag-out log.
Instrument Log The control document for administering labels (OOC and CAL). It provides
sequential listing of all OOC and CAL instruments.
Maximum Anticipated As used in Appendix G, Barrier Criteria, the maximum calculated draft during
Waterline the period of the maintenance action(s) that requires the barrier(s) for
protection. The calculation is based upon the worst-case cumulative effect at
any one time of all expected weight changes during the period of the
maintenance action(s). (Submarines will use the condition "N" diving trim
waterplane unless the maximum calculated draft during the period of the
maintenance action(s) is greater.)
Out-of-Calibration Labels An orange label used to identify instruments that are out of calibration and will
not accurately indicate parameters.
Out-of-Commission Labels A red label used to identify instruments that will not correctly indicate
parameters because they are defective, or isolated from the system. This label
indicates that the instrument cannot be relied on and must be repaired and re-
calibrated, or reconnected to the system, before use.
Repair Activity A RA is any activity other than Ship's Force involved in the construction,
testing, repair, overhaul, refueling, or maintenance of the ship.
Repair Activity Representative The individual authorized to concur in the accuracy and adequacy of proposed
tag-outs by signing the TORS.
Repair Activity Witness A qualified individual authorized by the RA Representative to witness proper
tagging of components.
Safety Devices/Measures Items installed for the purpose of protecting personnel or equipment. Examples
of safety devices/measures are chaining or locking valves, removing fuses,
racking out circuit breakers, freeze seals, blank flanges, mast clamps, and
breaker clips.
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Sea Connected System A system with a connection open to the sea and the connection is located below
the maximum anticipated waterline.
Ship's Force Personnel assigned to the ship who are responsible for maintenance and
operation of ship's systems and equipment.
Tag-out Log A control document for administering tag-out procedures and a record of
authorization for each active tag-out action. The log contains this manual, a
Tag-out Index and Record of Audits, TORSs (active and cleared) and an
Instrument Log.
Tag-out Record Sheet A record of all tags associated with the tag-out.
a. Active TORS are those in effect and are kept in a separate section of the Tag-
out Log.
b. Cleared TORS are those not in effect and are kept in another section of the
Tag-out Log.
Watch/Duty Officer The Ship's Force person responsible for supervising the tag-out log.
Work Center Representative The Work Center Representative is normally the POIC of a specific work item
or the WCS of the work center performing the work item. Where a work center
representative signature is required by this manual, the signature also may be
made by the Authorizing Officer or a superior in the performing WCS's chain of
command who has personal knowledge that the work item is complete.
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APPENDIX C
REPAIR ACTIVITY TAG-OUTS
1. Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide a procedure for a RA to perform tag-outs on ship support
systems, shipboard test equipment, ship systems for decommissioned ships and during new construction.
2. Applicability.
a. This tag-out process shall be used for shipyard support systems and test equipment connected to the
reactor plant under the operational control of the RA. For new construction testing prior to system
turnover to Ship’s Force, the procedure used for reactor plant systems and equipment, and for support
systems and test equipment connected to the reactor plant, shall be equivalent to this process.
b. This tag-out process may be used for ship support systems and shipboard test equipment under the
operational control of the RA that are not connected to the reactor plant.
c. This tag-out process may be used for decommissioned ships.
d. An MOA will be issued, if needed, to cover special cases where Ship’s Force participation in tag-outs
on systems and equipment not under the operational control of Ship’s Force is desired.
3. Process. When this tag-out process is used:
a. Qualified RA personnel perform the Ship’s Force tag-out roles described in this manual.
b. Since a representative of the RA acts as the Authorizing Officer, the RA Representative blocks shall be
left blank.
c. On commissioned ships, the RA shall maintain a separate tag-out log, which will be made available for
Ship's Force review.
d. The RA shall audit the tags and tag-out log per paragraph 1.7.4 of this manual.
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APPENDIX D
TAG-OUT AND CALIBRATION FORMS
INDEX SHEET
DANGER/CAUTION TAG-OUT INDEX AND RECORD OF AUDITS

LOG DATE TYPE DESCRIPTION DATE
SERIAL ISSUED (DANGER/ (SYSTEM OR COMPONENT) CLEARED
CAUTION)
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 1
(FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY - USE FORM NAVSEA 3120/12)
1. LOG SERIAL: DANGER/CAUTION TAG-OUT INDEX AND RECORD OF AUDITS (Index sheet) shall
be used for assigning log serial numbers. Each TORS is assigned a log serial number in sequence using the next
sequential number. To differentiate between tag-out logs, a prefix system approved by the Commanding Officer
shall be used with the log serial number. For example, on nuclear submarines, in order to differentiate between
ship's tags and propulsion plant tags, ship's tags shall be prefixed S and propulsion plant tags P. Another example of
tag-out prefixes is P1 for a propulsion plant tag-out in the first plant of a multi-plant ship.
2. DATE ISSUED: Filled out during tag-out authorization. Must agree with the corresponding entries on the
TORS (block 6 of items listed during initial issue of the TORS).
3. TYPE (DANGER/CAUTION): Generally, TORS do not mix danger and caution tags. Specify which type of
tags are being used, danger, caution, or both.
4. DESCRIPTION: Describe the system or component using wording similar to the technical manual description or
installed label plate. This description should be compatible with block 1 of the TORS.
5. DATE CLEARED: Dated by the Authorizing Officer when all actions for a TORS have been completed, all tags
cleared and destroyed, the system returned to normal operation (or other specified condition), and lineup checks
complete. (Use the same date as on the TORS, block 24).
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Tag-Out Record Sheet (TORS) (Front)
DANGER/CAUTION TAG-OUT RECORD SHEET

1. SYSTEM OR COMPONENT 1 2. LOG SERIAL NO. 2
3. AMPLIFYING INSTRUCTIONS (MANDATORY FOR CAUTION TAGS)
OPERATIONS/WORK ITEMS INCLUDED IN TAG-OUT

7. PETTY OFFICER 9. AUTHORIZING WORK COMPLETE
IN CHARGE OFFICER
(SIGNATURE) 11. WORK CENTER 13. DATE
(SIGNATURE) REPRESENTATIVE
6. DATE/
4. REASON FOR TAG-OUT AND 5. TAG
TIME
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION NUMBERS
ISSUED OR 8. INDEPENDENT 10. REPAIR 12. REPAIR 13. DATE
(E.G, TWD, JSN, WAF, ETC.) USED
ADDED REVIEWER ACTIVITY REP. ACTIVITY REP.
(SIGNATURE) (SIGNATURE) (WHEN APPROP)
(WHEN REQD)
7 9 11 13
4 5 6
8 10 12 13
(FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY - USE FORM NAVSEA 9210/9) CHECK BOX IF CONTINUED ON ADDITIONAL SHEET
Figure 2
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Tag-Out Record Sheet (TORS) Overview (Front)
BLOCK BLOCK NAME OVERVIEW

NO. (See basic text for process explanation)
1 SYSTEM OR Preparer describes system(s) or component(s) being worked. This description should be compatible
COMPONENT
with block 4 of the index sheet.
2 LOG SERIAL NO. The Authorizing Officer ensures that block 1 of the index sheet is used for assigning the next
sequential log serial number. If more than one tag-out log is being used, include a describing prefix.
3 AMPLIFYING For caution tags, the preparer clearly states instructions that must be considered when operating the
INSTRUCTIONS
(mandatory for caution
component to which the tag is attached. The amplifying instructions shall be sufficiently detailed to
tags) give watchstanders reviewing the tag-out log a clear understanding of the purpose and necessity for
each tag-out action and shall match wording on the caution tag. For danger tags, this block can be
used to provide any amplifying information.
4 REASON FOR TAG- Describe, by number and title, the document requiring the tag-out. The description has to be clear
OUT AND
APPLICABLE
enough so reviewers, checkers, and workers can fulfill their responsibilities. Ensure that the reason
DOCUMENTATION for each particular operation/work item listed is clear. It is inappropriate to simply list items such as
"tag-out instruction" or "EOOW" without an associated reason and/or amplifying instruction. The
TORS shall include reference to any documents that apply; such as, work authorization forms, test
procedures, technical work documents, technical manuals, etc. For availabilities where WAFs are
not being used, the RA shall be identified.
5 TAG NUMBERS The number of each tag (from block 14) used. Enough tags should be used to completely isolate the
USED
system, piping, or circuit being worked on, and/or prevent operation of a system or component from
all stations that could exercise control. It is acceptable to group tag numbers (e.g, 1, 3, 5-12).
6 DATE/TIME ISSUED Filled out during authorization. This block indicates the date/time the work item was issued or
OR ADDED
added.
7 PETTY OFFICER IN Signed by the preparer of the TORS and tags. The POIC is responsible for ensuring the accuracy
CHARGE
and adequacy of the tag-out plan.
8 INDEPENDENT An independent review is done to ensure the adequacy of tag-out isolation and to ensure the
REVIEWER
correctness of the TORS and tags. Signed when satisfied with the accuracy and adequacy of the tag-
out plan.
9 AUTHORIZING Signed when satisfied with adequacy, completeness, and accuracy of tags and TORS. Sign block 6
OFFICER
on tags at same time.
10 REPAIR ACTIVITY When required, signed when satisfied with adequacy, completeness, and accuracy of tag-out. When
REP.
local instructions allow, the documented verification signature made by a qualified repair activity
individual proposing the tagout may be used as the repair activity’s validation of the adequacy and
accuracy of a tagout. This allowance only applies when the proposed tagout and the authorized
tagout are identical. The RA Representative authorizing the tagout in block 10 of the TORs
remains responsible for ensuring the tagout is compatible with system status and ship/plant
conditions.
11 WORK CENTER Signed when work item/operation is complete and tags are no longer needed. Will be signed before
REPRESENTATIVE
tags are cleared and removed. Add date in block 13.
12 REPAIR ACTIVITY When required, signed when work item/operation is complete and tags are no longer needed. Add
REP.
date in block 13.
13 DATE The date signatures are made in blocks 11 and 12 for completed work item operation.
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Tag-Out Record Sheet (TORS) (Back)
20. CLEARANCE AUTHORIZED

18a. (SIGNATURE)
15. 16. 18b. 19. 21. 22.
14. 17. POSTING
SYSTEM/ TAGGED RA CLEARANCE DATE/ CLEARED
TAG POSTED CHECKED
COMPONENT POSITION/ WITNESS POSITION/ TIME BY
NO. BY BY a. b.
ID CONDITION (INITIAL) CONDITION CLEARED (INITIAL)
(INITIAL) (INITIAL) AUTHORIZING REPAIR
OFFICER ACTIVITY
14 15 16 17 18a 18b 18b 19 20a 20b 21 22
CONTINUED ON ADDITIONAL
23. SIGNATURE OF WATCH OFFICER/DUTY OFFICER 24. DATE/TIME
SHEET (CHECK IF APPLICABLE)
23 24
Figure 3
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Tag-Out Record Sheet (TORS) Overview (Back)
OVERVIEW
BLOCK
BLOCK NAME
14 TAG NO. The sequential number of each tag. Each tag is given its own sequential number as it is entered on the
TORS.
15 SYSTEM/ Describe the location of each tagged component using the most easily identifiable means, which uniquely
COMPONENT identifies the component being tagged. Normally identical to the component label plate (see chapter text).
ID Shall be identical to the information in block 2 of the tag.
16 TAGGED Describe the tagged position and any required condition of each tagged item using the most easily
POSITION/CONDITION identifiable means. When the condition of a tagged valve is “Locked”, the tag/TORS entry is “Locked”
followed by the position of the valve (e.g., “locked shut”). For danger-tagged items, the position/condition
shall be identical to block 3 on the tag. For caution-tagged items, this column may be left blank or have the
abbreviation "SAI", which means “see amplifying instructions”, entered.
17 POSTED BY Initialed after position/condition is verified and tag is attached. Block 4 of tag is signed at the same time.
18a POSTING CHECKED BY Initialed by a person who independently verifies component position/condition and tag attachment. Block 5
of the tag is signed at the same time.
18b RA WITNESS For tags being witnessed/verified by the RA, block 18b should be initialed by the RA Witness. Block 7 of
the tag is signed at the same time.
Note: This block is designed for witnessing/verification by two RA(s). If the second RA Witness block is
not used, leave blank. For tag-outs that require witnessing by more than two RA(s), the method of
documenting witnessing/verification by the third and subsequent RA(s) will be delineated in an
MOA with these RA(s).
19 CLEARANCE The Authorizing Officer annotates the desired position or condition of the tagged item when authorizing tag
POSITION/CONDITION removal.
20a AUTHORIZING Signs to approve clearance of tag, grants permission to place the component in the clearance
OFFICER position/condition. If the Authorizing Officer requires his permission just prior to repositioning the
component in order to sequence the operation of several components, he shall so inform the person clearing
the tag.
20b REPAIR ACTIVITY When required, signs to approve clearance of tag.
21 DATE/TIME CLEARED The person removing the tag enters the date/time cleared as each tag is removed and block 22 initialed.
22 CLEARED BY Initials indicate that the tag has been removed and, if repositioning was performed, that the
position/condition of the previously tagged item matches that listed in block 19.
23 SIGNATURE OF Signed by the Authorizing Officer when all actions for a TORS have been completed, all tags cleared and
WATCH OFFICER/ destroyed, the system or component returned to normal operating (shutdown) or other specified condition,
DUTY OFFICER and the applicable valve status board (s) updated.
24 DATE/TIME Date/time entered by Authorizing Officer when block 23 is signed. Same date as block 5 on index sheet.
Note: Continuation Boxes (front and back). Mark these boxes if additional sheets are necessary to provide more space for
listing tags or adding operations/work items.
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Danger Tag
SYSTEM/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
2
POSITION OR CONDITION OF ITEM TAGGED
3
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
SERIAL NO.
SIGNATURE OF PERSON ATTACHING TAG SIGNATURE OF PERSON CHECKING TAG

4 5
1 SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZING OFFICER SIGNATURE OF REPAIR ACTIVITY WITNESS

6 7
(FRONT)
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT WILL ENDANGER PERSONNEL
OR HARM THE EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE
OPERATED UNTIL THIS TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY AN
AUTHORIZED PERSON.
(BACK)
Figure 4
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Danger Tag Overview
BLOCK OVERVIEW
BLOCK NAME
1 SERIAL NO. The Log serial number from the index sheet is used to identify each tag
associated with the given purpose. Each tag is given its own sequential
number as it is entered in the TORS. For example, Tag 70-16 would be the
sixteenth tag issued on a single record with the log serial number seventy.
2 SYSTEM/COMPONENT Identical to block 15 on TORS.

IDENTIFICATION
3 POSITION OR Identical to block 16 on TORS.

CONDITION OF ITEM
TAGGED
4 SIGNATURE OF Signed after position/condition is verified and tag is attached. Block 17 of

PERSON ATTACHING the TORS is initialed at the same time.
TAG
5 SIGNATURE OF Signed by a person who independently verifies component

PERSON CHECKING position/condition and tag attachment. Block 18a of the TORS is initialed
TAG at the same time.
6 SIGNATURE OF Signed when satisfied with adequacy and completeness of tags and TORS.
AUTHORIZING Block 9 of the TORS is signed at the same time.
OFFICER
7 SIGNATURE OF REPAIR Signed (when tag-out is required to support RA work) by the RA person
ACTIVITY WITNESS who verifies/witnesses component position/condition and tag attachment.
Block 18b of the TORS is initialed at the same time.
NOTE: Danger Tag NAVSEA 9890/8 provides an attachment device with a minimum 50 pound pull strength. Where
other attachments are substituted, they should be of equivalent pull strength.
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Caution Tag
SYSTEM/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
2
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE ARE THOROUGHLY
UNDERSTOOD
SIGNATURE OF PERSON ATTACHING TAG SIGNATURE OF PERSON CHECKING TAG

4 5
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZING OFFICER SIGNATURE OF REPAIR ACTIVITY WITNESS
6 7
1
(FRONT)
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ARE
EQUIPMENT UNTIL SPECIAL
DO NOT OPERATE THIS
CAUTION
(BACK)
Figure 5
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Caution Tag Overview
BLOCK OVERVIEW
BLOCK NAME
1 SERIAL NO. The Log serial number from the Index is used to identify each tag
associated with the given purpose. Each tag is given its own sequential
number as it is entered in the TORS. For example, Tag 70-16 would be the
sixteenth tag issued on a single tag-out record with the log serial number
seventy.
2 SYSTEM/COMPONENT Identical to block 15 on TORS.

IDENTIFICATION
3 SPECIAL These instructions must state the specific reason the tag is installed. Use of
INSTRUCTIONS a phrase such as "Do not operate without EOOW permission” is not
appropriate, since equipment is not operated unless permission from the
responsible supervisor is obtained. These instructions must be identical to
the amplifying instructions in block 3 of the TORS.
4 SIGNATURE OF The poster shall sign after ensuring that amplifying instructions match
PERSON ATTACHING block 3 of the TORS and the tag is attached. Block 17 of the TORS is
TAG initialed at the same time.
5 SIGNATURE OF The checker shall sign after ensuring that amplifying instructions match
PERSON CHECKING block 3 of the TORS and the tag is attached. Block 18a of the TORS is
TAG initialed at the same time.
6 SIGNATURE OF Signed when satisfied with adequacy and completeness of tags and TORS.
AUTHORIZING Block 9 of the TORS is signed at the same time.
OFFICER
7 SIGNATURE OF REPAIR Signed (when required) by a RA person who ensures that amplifying
ACTIVITY WITNESS instructions match block 3 of the TORS and the tag is attached. Block 18b
of the TORS is initialed at the same time.
NOTE: Caution Tag NAVSEA 9890/5 provides an attachment device with a minimum 50 pound pull strength. Where
other attachments are substituted, they should be of equivalent pull strength.
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Tag Guide List

Figure 6
TAG GUIDE LIST NUMBER OF TAGS PER EQUIP
NAVSEA 4790/12
MIP & MRC NO. NOTIFICATION DATA

COLD IRON INPORT UNDERWAY
STEAMING
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT SERIAL NO. LOCATION OF POSITION OF

SERIAL NO. SWITCH/VALVE TAGGED ITEM TAGGED ITEM AMPLIFICATION DATA
VERIFICATION/APPROVAL SIGNATURES
WCS DIV OFF DEPT HEAD
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OUT OF COMMISSION
SERIAL NO. DATE

1
AUTHORIZED BY CONCURRENCE BY
2 3
TAG BY
(FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY – USE FORM NAVSEA 9890/7)

Figure 7
OUT OF CALIBRATION
SERIAL NO. DATE
1
AUTHORIZED BY CONCURRENCE BY
2 3
TAG BY
4
CORRECTION
5
(FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY – USE FORM NAVSEA 9210/6)
Figure 8
Overview of Figures 7 and 8
BLOCK OVERVIEW
BLOCK NAME
NO. (See basic text for process description)
1 SERIAL NO. AND DATE A sequential number from the Instrument Log. Enter the date the label
is prepared.
2 AUTHORIZED BY Signed by Authorizing Officer when satisfied with adequacy,

completeness, and accuracy of label and Instrument Log. Signs block 5
of Instrument Log at same time.
3 CONCURRENCE BY Signed by RA Representative when associated with RA work on reactor

plant systems and reactor plant support systems, otherwise leave blank.
4 TAG BY Signed by person affixing label. Corresponds to block 6 of Instrument

Log.
5 CORRECTION When instrument error is small and consistent, the correction factor
shall be listed for continued instrument use. Mark the label with the
magnitude, sign and units of the correction. Use the same values as
shown on the Instrument Log.
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INSTRUMENT LOG
LABEL CONDITION
INSTRUMENT ATTACHED WORK CLEARANCE REMOVED
CONDITION AND/OR AUTHORIZED BY DATE
DATE NAME OR BY NECESSARY TO AUTHORIZED BY BY
CODE AND CORRECTION (SIGNATURE) CLEARED
NUMBER (INITIALS) CLEAR (SIGNATURE) (INITIAL)
NO. FACTOR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LABEL CONDITION CODE: OOC - OUT OF COMMISSION

CAL - OUT OF CALIBRATION
Figure 9
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Instrument Log Overview
BLOCK BLOCK TITLE OVERVIEW

NO.
1 LABEL CONDITION CODE Each label is assigned an Instrument Log serial number in
AND NO. sequence by the label preparer. Use the next sequential number
in the Instrument Log for assigning label numbers. The label
condition code is OOC for out of commission and CAL for out
of calibration.
2 DATE Date that the label is prepared.
3 INSTRUMENT NAME OR The nomenclature used for this entry must normally be identical
NUMBER to the actual component label plate descriptions. Check technical
manuals and label plates. Avoid the use of jargon.
4 CONDITION AND/OR The condition for the label shall be sufficiently detailed to give
CORRECTION FACTOR watchstanders reviewing the Instrument Log a clear
understanding of the label’s purpose. When an instrument's error
is small and consistent, the correction factor shall be listed for
continued instrument use. Corresponds with block 5 on CAL
labels.
Signed by the Authorizing Officer when satisfied with adequacy,
5 AUTHORIZED BY
completeness, and accuracy of the Instrument Log and label.
(SIGNATURE)
Signs block 2 of the label at the same time. (Also signed by a
RA Representative when associated with RA work on reactor
plant systems and reactor plant support systems).
6 ATTACHED BY (INITIALS) Initialed by person affixing label. The label shall be affixed so
operators can easily determine the status of the instrument's
operability or accuracy. At this time, block 4 of the label is
signed.
7 WORK NECESSARY TO This information should be extracted from referenced documents

CLEAR or from personnel requesting the work. It must be a clear
statement of what needs to be accomplished before the label can
be cleared.
8 DATE CLEARED Enter date as each label is removed.
9 CLEARANCE AUTHORIZED Signed by the Authorizing Officer (and RA Representative when

BY (SIGNATURE) associated with RA work on reactor plant systems and reactor
plant support systems) when appropriate corrective action has
been completed.
10 REMOVED BY (INITIALS) Initialed by person who removes and destroys the label.
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AUDIT RECORD SHEET
NAME (print) SIGNATURE DATE DISCREPANCY
Figure 10
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APPENDIX E
TAG-OUT PROCESS
AMPLIFICATIONS FOR DIVERS
1. All divers’ tag-outs shall be on a separate TORS for manual tag-out systems or separate line item for automated
tag out systems (SOMS). Additionally, the applicable TORS or separate line item within SOMS shall not be shared
between respective diving activities (i.e., Contracted hull cleaning divers and Navy Divers) even if the same
equipment is being tagged out.
2. The RA representative will be the diving activity unless another activity is assigned per a MOA. The proposed
diver’s tag-out shall be reviewed by the Diving Activity supervisor and the RA representative, if a MOA is
applicable. The RA representative will then have responsibility for signing the applicable tags and TORS or SOMS
line item. The RA representative must authorize clearance of all diving related tag-outs.
3. If a tag-out for divers affects several tag-out logs, the tag-out must be cross-referenced to each tag-out log. For
example, the applicable documentation (e.g., Work Authorization Form (WAF)) will reference each TORS or
SOMS line item.
4. If so requested by a member of the diving team, Ship's Force shall escort a diving team member while that
member sights all applicable tags before signing the Diving Safety checklist.
5. Ship’s Force shall brief the Diving Activity supervisor or designated representative on all tags and work area
isolation devices (e.g., hull blanks, cofferdams, bellybands, etc.) or other operations that could affect the tag-out that
will be in place during the dive, with a caution not to disturb these devices except as directed by the work
documents.
6. The Ship Organization Manual (SORM) provides details as to equipment tag-out requirements. Exceptions will
be listed on the Diving Safety Checklist. The following equipment shall be included in the tag-out as a minimum:
a. All underwater electrical equipment (e.g., Sonar, fathometers, transducers, etc.).
b. All suctions and discharges located within 50 feet of the dive location and diver transit routes to and
from the worksite as identified by the docking print item number, (e.g., actual sea chest or repair
location and frame number, etc.).
c. Multi-zone, Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems in the areas affected by the diving
operations.
d. Underwater moving equipment (control surfaces, torpedo tube doors, etc.).
7. Inter-departmental tag-outs must be accomplished for sea chests that provide common suction for more than one
Pump (e.g., AEGIS weapons cooling pump suctions, etc.).
8. Appendix G, paragraph 5.c provides specific requirements for use of tethers/lanyards on temporary hull fittings.
See reference (f), Volume 2, Chapter 6 for further guidance on Diving Operations.
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APPENDIX F
TAG-OUT STANDARDS
1. Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to provide Ship’s Force and RA personnel the expectations and
standards for tag-outs.
2. Definition. Locked Components. When the condition of a tagged component is “Locked”, the term “Locked”
shall mean “Lockwired”, “Padlocked” or locked with other similar locking devices (lockwired pins, etc.) that
prevent inadvertent operation. It is not necessary to specifically define the type of locking device(s) on the
tag/TORS; the preferred tag/TORS entry is “Locked”.
3. Mechanical.
a. Tag/TORS Nomenclature for System/Component Identification.
(1) Normally only include valve number on the tag and TORS which typically consists of the
system letter designation and unique number (e.g., AHP-26, AHP 26, 1-MS-V1, 1MS-V1,
etc.).
(2) For valves/operators with no valve number on the label plate, like mechanical hand crank
operator for main ballast tank vent valves, the function of the component and its location shall
be used (e.g., MBT No. 4 Vent Valve Operating Cylinder Ratchet Gear and Pawl Locking
Device in aft engine room upper level).
b. Locking Valves.
(1) Lockwire shall be of sufficient strength. Normally installed lanyard locking clip devices are
not acceptable. It is not necessary to specifically define the type of locking device on the
tag/TORS.
(2) Components shall be “Locked” into the required position when required by Appendix G or if
inadvertent operation is possible (e.g., high traffic areas). For high traffic areas, an option to
remove the handwheel/operator may be used to prevent inadvertent operation. Any time this
manual requires a component to be locked, danger tag(s) associated with the locking
requirement (all tags for high traffic, those supporting single barrier) shall reflect the more
restrictive “locked” condition.
(3) Locking a component into a position in which the component is already positioned and danger
tagged (although not in the locked condition) is authorized provided the original danger tagged
position cannot be changed while installing the locking device.
(4) The preferred priority of lock wiring a component shall be: (1) lock wired to its own body, (2)
lock wired to the piping it is installed on and (3) lock wired to a structural member of the ship
(e.g., foundations), excluding piggy-back piping hangers.
(5) Valves may be locked with a pin locking device provided the valve is designed for use of these
pins and the pin is secured to the valve operator with lockwire. Lockwire is necessary to
prevent inadvertent removal of the pin due to the high failure rate of the locking pin spring
mechanism.
(6) For components that have an installed lanyard with a locking clip/pin and an informational
label-plate with the component’s normal position annotated, DISREGARD the informational
label-plate when posting a danger tag. Taping over the informational label-plate is not
required even though repositioning results in it no longer matching the installed label-plate.
The normal position label-plate is for informational purpose only and shall not be
misinterpreted or confused with the valve’s actual position or position indicator.
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(7) For components that have an attached locking clip/pin, it is permissible to have the component
in the required danger tagged position (e.g., danger tagged in the “Shut” position) and still
have the attached locking clip/pin installed (e.g., “Locked” condition in the danger tagged
“Shut” position). The intent of the danger tagged position is met (e.g., valve is “Shut”) and
clip/pin installation will prevent the valve from being accidentally repositioned if bumped, will
prevent the unprotected attached clip/pin from getting lost and will be less of a
hanging/dangling hazard.
c. Manual Valves.
(1) Ensure the tag posted is readily apparent to anyone who may attempt to operate or remove the
valve once tagged; the tag should be posted on the valve operator, if installed, or the valve
stem. If these locations are inappropriate for some reason, the tag may be attached to the valve
yoke, bonnet or another readily apparent location. Tags attached to Quick Throw type valve
handles must be securely attached to prevent the tag from sliding off the smooth, untapered
handle.
(2) For valves with multiple operating handwheel/stations, danger tags must be posted at each
location.
d. Control Valves:
(1) Control valves, such as hydraulic directional control valves, may be used to provide control
fluid isolation to secure a system valve operator, such as a hydraulic actuator of a main
seawater system valve, in a required position (e.g. shut, open, port C to A, etc.). Ensure the
control valve is in the required position and all modes (e.g., manual, mechanical, electrical,
etc.) of operation are secured and danger tagged to prevent inadvertent repositioning.
(a) For control valves with manual operating lever, post the tag on the associated control
valve-operating lever to provide control fluid isolation to the associated
component/actuator (e.g., HP-580 with the required position of neutral for control
fluid isolation of ASW-28 actuator).
(b) For mechanically operated control valves, means must be provided to secure (e.g.,
detent mechanism) and tag the valve mechanical operator to prevent inadvertent
operations.
(c) For pilot operated control valves, appropriate means must be provided to secure the
valve in the required position. Pilot operated valves without a means of securing the
valve spool in the desired position shall not be used to provide control fluid isolation.
(d) For solenoid operated control valves, the electrical input must be disconnected by a
positive means, such as disconnection of the electrical connector or removal of the
fuses from the solenoid circuit. To prevent inadvertent operation of the solenoid, the
following must be tagged: (1) Manual overrides for the solenoid operator; and (2) the
disconnected amphenol connection on the control valve or fuse panel.
(e) For control valves with one or more manual overrides on the control valve, the
posting of one danger tag on the control valve as “Not Overridden” is all that is
required. To ensure that the tag posted is readily apparent to anyone who may attempt
to operate/override or remove the control valve once tagged, the tag should be posted
on the control valve body.
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(2) Control valves may be used as the second pressure barrier if they have a position with the
required port (s) blocked and caution is used to ensure the leakage does not adversely affect
personnel or equipment during the maintenance. Control valves cannot be used as the
upstream pressure barrier. Additionally, all requirements identified in paragraph (1) above
apply.
(3) Hydraulic control valves that are used for tag-out isolation that have operating levers in high
traffic areas that can be easily bumped or mistakenly grabbed, must have the levers physically
secured in the required position with lockwire or pin.
e. Remotely Operated Equipment with Control Fluid (Hydraulic/Air/Water). When utilizing remotely
operated valves for pressure barriers, the tag must reflect both the position of the remote operator and
the valve that it operates. For example, to prevent operation of ASW-28, post tag on associated manual
operator on the control valve HP-580. The tag should be filled out as follows: HP-580 in block 2 and
HP-580 Neutral/ASW-28 Shut in block 3.
f. Temporary Equipment (Blanks, Freeze Seals, Restraining Devices such as mast shoring and clamps,
etc.). Danger tags will be used to indicate the presence (status) of and the requirements for all
mechanical safety devices required for safety of personnel or equipment that are not required by
procedure or plan during normal operation.
4. Electrical. Electrical systems only require a single isolation point in each conductor path (e.g., open circuit
breaker, removed fuses, disconnected plugs/wires, etc.)
a. Fuses.
(1) Follow the applicable section of reference (g) when removing fuses for electrical isolation.
(2) For Dead Front fuse installations, the removable fuseholders/carriages shall also be removed
and the fuseholder receptacle taped over, or non-conductive plastic plugs installed in
accordance with reference (g).
b. Breakers.
(1) Electrical breakers with remote operating capabilities shall be tagged both at the breaker and at
all remote operating stations.
(2) Breaker clips or covers may be used to prevent inadvertent operation of tagged breakers. Use
of breaker clips or covers should be reviewed on a case basis to determine if use of such
devices is warranted and appropriate. Ships and Repair Activities should agree on where
breaker clips or covers will be installed, as part of their pre-availability agreements. Reference
(g) provides methods for attachment and National Stock Numbers for available clips.
c. Switches. The term “switches” includes rotary switches, snap action switches, pushbutton switches,
and other types of mechanical switches. A Danger tagged switch shall not normally be used for
electrical isolation or as a single means for preventing operation. If the circuit requiring isolation
cannot be de-energized by other means, e.g., opening circuit breakers or removing fuses, without
significantly affecting current operational requirements, a tagged switch may be used except as
prohibited in paragraph 4.c.(1). In addition to danger tagging required circuit breakers and/or fuse
holders, tags may also be attached to a switch to indicate that the associated circuit is danger tagged,
and to prevent inadvertent operation of that switch.
(1) Use of a tagged switch for electrical isolation or as a single means for preventing operation is
expressly prohibited in the following cases:
(a) The switch’s physical location makes it subject to inadvertent operation.
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(b) The switch is a pushbutton or touch pad whose external appearance without electrical
power cannot be used to positively ascertain its position (this includes spring return
pushbuttons with illuminated position indicators, and all flat panel displays or touch
screens).
(2) For switches that have multiple positions that control multiple circuits (such as the electric
plant control panel ground detection switch), individual circuits shall be de-energized (e.g.,
fuses removed and Danger tagged) to allow the switch to operate the remaining circuits. If that
is not possible (due to system configuration or current operational requirements) and the work
requiring the tag-out cannot be reasonably deferred, then the switch shall be tagged in a
position that will isolate the required circuit.
(3) Tagging of Ground Isolate Switches that are located internal to a panel shall be minimized.
Caution shall be used to ensure that the close proximity of the panel internals and the presence
of the tag does not present a repositioning hazard of the respective switch when the internal tag
may actually push/reposition switches upon the closure of the panel cover/sub-assembly
reinstallation. Ground isolate switches, located internal to a panel, could possibly be operated
when the panel is closed after attaching the danger tag to the switch. To ensure that the close
proximity of the panel internals and the presence of the tag do not present a repositioning
hazard, the tags may be attached to the external portion of the panel following the requirements
of paragraph 1.6.4 of this manual.
d. Electrical Jumpers. Per paragraph 1.5.2.a(4), electrical jumpers which are not controlled by formal
methods, such as troubleshooting records, wire removal forms, or written procedures, shall be tagged to
indicate their presence.
e. Electrical Connectors. Post the tag at one end of the disconnected electrical connector. For cord and
plug connected equipment, danger tagging the plug is only required for situations in which the worker
does not have exclusive control of the cord during the maintenance.
f. Troubleshooting and Simple Maintenance. The Department Head may authorize specific maintenance
and troubleshooting situations that can be performed without a tag-out. The Authorizing Officer and
Repair Activity (when applicable) may authorize simple electrical maintenance or troubleshooting
action such as equipment drawer or circuit card removal/installation, test point measurements, and fuse
removal/replacement without the use of a danger tag, providing all of the following are met:
(1) The work area is verified deenergized.
(2) The component(s) providing isolation is within arms-reach and in sight of the worker such that
the worker can directly prevent operation of the component(s).
(3) Access to the work area is limited.
(4) The worker remains continuously in the area until isolation is no longer required.
(5) The work takes no longer than one shift.
(6) The work is covered by a TWD or other formal procedure which specifies the isolation.
When these conditions are met, this simple electrical maintenance or troubleshooting is considered
work on deenergized equipment per reference (g).
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g. In general, tag-outs should not rely on solid state devices (voltage-current control devices) to provide a
safe means of circuit isolation. All applicable power sources should be tagged. The tagout boundary
should be a device that provides a physical “air gap” within the circuit (e.g., circuit breaker, switch,
fuse, disconnected solid state relay, lifted terminal lead, etc.).
5. Common tag-out situations during industrial maintenance periods.
a. Multiple tag-outs for a single work item/WAF. During normal ship’s maintenance, Ship’s Force is
accustomed to seeing the situation that for every work item, there is only one (1) associated tag-out.
But to better coordinate large number of jobs/tag-out actions and minimize the amount of redundant
danger tags posted on the same component(s), it is not unusual for a RA Representative/Work Control
Group to propose system oriented tag-outs. The RA’s Work Control Group (if invoked) will normally
only post one tag on a component and assign that tag to other applicable line/work items on the TORS
as required. Therefore, a single work item/WAF may require an open line item on several Tag-out
Record Sheets to provide proper isolation for the single work item/WAF. The respective work
item/WAF will be annotated with all the active tag-outs that cover the work item/WAF. When revising
an individual tag-out, the impact of the revision on all TORS line items must be addressed to ensure any
changes do not adversely impact other work items/WAFs.
b. Temporary Label-Plate/Tag (for commissioned ships only). If a permanent label-plate is not installed, a
temporary label-plate/tag shall be installed with a two party independent check/verification based on
plans and/or shipcheck of system/component by knowledgeable parties (both parties may be from the
same activity). The temporary label-plate/tag must have sufficient information (checked/verified based
on plans and/or shipcheck of system/component) to clearly identify the component. The temporary
label-plate/tag must be installed, signed and dated by the first knowledgeable party and independently
verified, signed and dated by the second knowledgeable party. A danger tag may be posted only after
the required component is properly labeled.
c. For availabilities involving shipyards, work items may be added to an existing Work Authorization
Form rather than to the TORS if the item is within the boundaries and scope of the WAF (see reference
(h)).
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APPENDIX G
BARRIER CRITERIA
1. Purpose. To provide the minimum criteria for maintenance barriers on shipboard systems.
2. Scope.
a. All ships will comply with the requirements of this appendix to ensure appropriate barriers are
established and maintained during the performance of maintenance. Submarines will additionally
comply with the requirements of Chapter 3 of reference (b) (when applicable) and the Volume IV,
Chapter 10, Barrier Criteria for Submarine Hull Penetrations Appendix of reference (h) as applicable to
ensure watertight integrity during maintenance.
b. For nuclear powered ships and prototypes, with the exception of provisions contained in this appendix
concerning temporary hull fittings, blanks, and flanges installed waterborne, follow reactor plant barrier
criteria for systems contained in the applicable reactor plant manuals.
3. Discussion. A pressure barrier prevents the escape of pressurized liquid or gas from a system, from one part to
an adjacent part of a system, or to adjacent connected systems. Pressure barriers are necessary when conducting
maintenance on piping systems to prevent personnel injury and/or equipment damage. These dangers include
personal injury from high temperature, escape of flammable fluid and impingement on hot surfaces resulting in a
fire, displacement of breathable air, toxic gasses, projectiles from high pressure systems, wetting of electrical
equipment, or inadvertent draining or venting of adjacent systems. Specific requirements of onboard systems,
component operating and technical manuals, should be observed.
4. Types of Barriers. When isolating piping for component repair or replacement, the type of pressure barrier used
for isolation is an important consideration. Examples of allowable pressure barriers are a shut valve (single and
double disc gate valves, ball valves, globe valves and any valve main seat with a positive seating force applied
manually or with an operator), blind (blank) union, blind (blank) flange, or spectacle flange, all of which shall be
capable of withstanding the system pressure and temperature during performance of the maintenance evolution.
a. Some valves are equipped with internal or external bypass features, and must be checked to ensure that
they can be positively secured to allow the valve to be used as a barrier. For double disc gate valves
with an internal bypass, the valve would be used for isolation in the direction for which it is designed to
block flow when shut. For powered valves, the motive power shall be disabled.
b. Gagged relief valves may be used as pressure barriers for maintenance downstream of the valve. When
using an ungagged relief valve as a barrier, the system or equipment the relief valve normally protects
must be secured and depressurized.
c. Control valves may be used as second pressure barriers provided the requirements in Appendix F,
paragraph 3.d (2) are met.
d. Check valves may be used as isolation barriers in the hydraulic system return lines, when cutout valves
are not installed in the return line. In this case, the check valve used for isolation should not be tagged.
e. A valve that seats due to differential pressure assisted by a spring may be used as an isolation barrier
(e.g., a check valve assisted by spring force, work upstream of a self-actuating relief valve is protected
from downstream pressure sources).
f. Valves used for throttling can be used as pressure barriers, but are subject to erosion. Caution should be
used when using throttle valves as the single pressure barrier to ensure that leakage does not adversely
affect personnel or equipment during the maintenance.
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g. A valve backseat may be used as an isolation barrier.
h. Butterfly valves can be used as pressure barriers. Caution should be used when using butterfly valves
as the single pressure barrier to ensure that leakage does not adversely affect personnel or equipment
during the maintenance.
i. A freeze seal may be used as isolation barriers per reference (i).
j. Solenoid operated valves that fail shut, tend to seat with system pressure and do not have internal,
unisolatable bypasses may be used as barriers for maintenance performed downstream in the direction
in which pressure tends to seat the valve.
k. Unacceptable barriers:
(1) Do not use lift, swing, or stop check valves seated by pressure only unless the operator is
engaged to shut the valve (except as identified above).
(2) Do not use four-way valves (except as indicated in Appendix F, paragraph 3.d).
(3) Do not use feed regulating valves and other valves that are designed to allow leakage.
(4) Do not use solenoid valves other than those described above.
5. Barrier Isolation Protection.
a. To prevent inadvertent or accidental operation, or removal of barrier protection (e.g., valves, blanks,
locking devices, etc.), all barriers used for maintenance shall be danger tagged, except for check valves
identified in paragraph 4.d, and surface ship temporary hull fittings/blanks/flanges as discussed in the
note to paragraph 5.c below.
b. Disable and danger tag all valve control devices associated with the barrier valve. For example, if the
control valve or an actuator is electrically operated, remove and danger tag the fuses from the circuit or
disconnect and danger tag the electrical connector so that the control valve or actuator cannot be
accidentally energized. When removal of fuses or disconnection of electrical connector is not practical,
the use of a tagged-out switch is an acceptable means of isolation, except for the prohibitions in
Appendix F, paragraph 4.c.1. If the control valve or an actuator is air operated, shut and danger tag the
air supply isolation valve so that the control valve or actuator cannot be accidentally operated by air.
c. For temporary hull fittings/blanks/flanges installed (waterborne or installed just prior to going
waterborne) outboard and used for maintenance isolation, a tether/lanyard will be attached to the hull
fitting/blank/flange, run topside and securely fastened topside. A test hose installed to a hull
fitting/flange may be used as the tether/lanyard for fitting/flange identification. At the topside
attachment point the tether/lanyard shall be labeled ‘Hull Fitting (Noun Name) Installed’. Ship’s Force
cannot independently verify by direct observation the correct installation of hull fittings/flanges or main
ballast tank blanks installed external to the ship and below the waterline. Tag-out of hull
fittings/flanges or main ballast tank blanks, below the waterline, shall be conducted as follows:
(1) After the hull fitting/flange/blank is installed and tethered, a danger tag shall be placed on the
tether.
(2) The identification label affixed to the hull fitting/flange/blank by the divers shall be used by
Ship’s Force and RA for tether identification.
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(3) The danger tag shall indicate “____ hull fitting/flange/blank tether” or “____ Main Ballast
Tank blank tether”, as appropriate for system/component identification.
(4) The danger tag shall indicate “attached to ship” for position/condition of item tagged.
(5) Verify the hull fitting/flange/blank is on the correct hull penetration by venting the system
inboard if possible. If venting is not possible, some other method is needed to ensure the blank
is installed at the correct location (see reference (h)). When using a cofferdam, once the
system is vented, equalization should not be allowed, to prevent the cofferdam from loosening.
NOTE: The lanyard attaching, labeling and danger tagging of external temporary hull
fittings/blanks/flanges required by this paragraph (5.c) does not apply to surface ships if the ship and the
RA use WAFs per reference (h) to control the installation of the external fitting/blank/flange, the work
protected by the fitting/blank/flange, and the removal of the fitting/blank/flange.
d. Freeze sealing equipment shall be caution tagged to ensure that such equipment remains operational as
long as the freeze seal is required. Caution tags shall be used on freeze sealing equipment such as, but
not limited to, valves, compressor power supplies, quick-disconnects in piping or tubing, and other
equipment, which, if improperly or inadvertently operated, could result in freeze seal failure. The
freeze seal shall be danger tagged once established as a maintenance barrier.
e. If boundary valve leakage is noted following completion of draining, notify the Authorizing Officer for
evaluation and corrective action.
6. Double Barrier Protection.
a. There shall be at least two pressure barriers between the maintenance area and any system
medium/condition listed in Table 1. Where possible, a constant vent or drain path shall be opened
between the two pressure barriers to warn if the upstream pressure barrier is leaking. Do not remove a
plug to provide a constant vent or drain path. Vent and drain paths are not required to be tagged.
b. A single blank that is equivalent in design to the piping system in which it is installed (e.g., material,
thickness, gasket material, fasteners, torque requirements, etc.) may be used in lieu of double barrier
protection.
System Medium/Conditions
High temperature (200oF or more).
High pressure (1000 PSI or greater).
All sea connected systems (except lines less than 1/2 inch NPS inboard of the backup valves)
All hull penetrations below the maximum anticipated waterline (except mechanical and
electrical penetrations designed for single closure (e.g., shaft or cable penetrations, etc.))
Fluids with flash point below 200°F.
Oxygen.
Hazardous, toxic vapor (dry cleaning fluid, photo-chemical fluids and phosphate ester
hydraulic fluid).
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c. If two barrier protection is not possible due to system design or for other considerations, then
Commanding Officer /Officer In Charge permission shall be obtained for using single barrier
protection.
(1) Where a single barrier is used in lieu of double barrier, a constant vent or drain path shall be
open (if system configuration allows) to verify the integrity of the pressure barrier. The single
barrier shall always be locked in the required position or continuously manned to prevent
inadvertent operation.
Additional requirements that apply to the use of single barrier protection include:
(a) The integrity of the barrier is validated at expected conditions prior to being used for
isolation.
(b) If the valve is operated by either a mechanical, hydraulic or electrical actuator, a

positive means to prevent inadvertent operation by this actuator shall be provided
(e.g., for a valve that is hydraulically operated, hydraulic supply to the valve actuator
must be secured via locked shut ball valve or other means that positively isolates
hydraulic supply to the actuator).
(2) Whenever single valve protection is authorized, consideration should be given to other forms
of protection such as a first valve shut and a second valve open which:
(a) Can be quickly shut independent of the first barrier and
(b) Is verified operable before being placed in service
d. For in-place instrument calibration on high-energy systems, where system isolation may be established
by hanging a single tag on the root valve with the instrument isolation (hoke) valve shut, it is not
necessary to danger tag the instrument isolation valve which is providing the second barrier provided
continuous positive control is maintained by the worker. Caution should be used when
connecting/disconnecting the calibration equipment to not disturb the position of the instrument
isolation valve. In instances where the instrument is removed for calibration, this exception does not
apply. The Commanding Officer must permit this process either via a standing order or via the normal
single barrier isolation permission process.
7. Single Barrier Protection. For liquid or gas systems not requiring two barrier protection per paragraph 6 and
Table 1 of this appendix, at least one pressure barrier shall be established between the maintenance area and the
system liquid or gas.
8. Atmospheric Pressure Systems. In those cases where the liquid temperature is less than 200oF and remains at
atmospheric pressure, such as in a vented tank, a barrier is not necessary for personnel protection if work is to be
performed above the highest liquid level in the system. A single barrier is required between a vented piping system
and the maintenance area if work is to be performed below the liquid level in the piping system or if flow could
occur due to relief valve venting or dumping system operation.
9. Isolation from Sea while in Drydock. Danger tagging valves for protection from sea is not required while in a
dewatered drydock.
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APPENDIX H
TAG-OUT PROCESS AMPLIFICATIONS FOR
THE MANUAL FOR THE CONTROL OF TESTING AND PLANT CONDITIONS
1. Applicability. This appendix amplifies the provisions of the basic tag-out process during periods of shipyard
work on nuclear cognizant systems when reference (c) is invoked. An MOA shall be issued, if needed, to cover
special cases requiring additional shipyard participation in tag-outs. All tag-outs done in support of
refueling/defueling work shall be performed in accordance with reference (j).
2. RA Representative.
a. For nuclear cognizant systems, the Shift Test Engineer (STE) shall act as RA Representative, except
when another individual is authorized (in writing) by the Chief Test Engineer (CTE) to add work items
within existing isolation boundaries on active TORS.
(1) This individual authorized to act as RA Representative shall be STE qualified on the plant type
involved.
(2) This individual shall inform the STE and Watch Officer of such actions before authorizing
work items.
b. When STE coverage is not provided, the CTE may (on a case basis) authorize a shipyard individual,
qualified in the use of this manual, to serve as the RA Representative for limited tag-out changes for a
specific job.
c. For shipyard work, the shipyard is responsible for determining where tags shall be placed and for
ensuring that tags no longer needed are removed.
3. Authorizing Officer.
a. RA Representative signature on the TORS shall be obtained prior to authorizing a tag-out for shipyard
work, including work on non-nuclear systems whose operation affects the reactor plant.
b. For work items being added within existing isolation boundaries on the active TORS, the Ship's Force
Joint Test Group (JTG) member may authorize (in writing) an individual other than the Watch Officer
to be Authorizing Officer.
(1) This individual shall be Watch Officer qualified.
(2) This individual shall ensure the STE and Watch Officer are informed of such actions before
authorizing the work items.
4. Posting.
a. When the condition or position of items is to be changed when attaching or clearing tags, specific
consideration must be given to the sequence of the changes. Permission to change an item to the
prescribed condition or position for tagging shall be obtained from the EOOW/Propulsion Plant Watch
Officer and concurred in by the STE (where required to be present).
b. When installing a lock on a nuclear valve, a valve lineup check shall be performed in accordance with
reference (e). The RA witness (if applicable) shall accompany the second checker. The RA witness
will observe the second checker and check the valve position using any available visual indicators. The
RA witness shall then initial the appropriate block on the valve lineup sheet and, if applicable, sign the
tag and initial the TORS.
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5. Maintaining Tag-outs.
a. Tag-out Discrepancy/Conflict. The CTE or designated representative shall be informed of all tag-out
discrepancies. When the actual position of a danger-tagged component is in doubt, the Watch Officer
shall also obtain STE concurrence before authorizing an independent check of the valve's position.
Additionally, the STE shall notify the CTE immediately any time this situation occurs.
b. Monitoring/Audits.
(1) The nuclear tag-out process shall be frequently monitored by the STE and CTE. Both are
required to frequently review the tag-out log and check to ensure Ship's Force is properly
posting tags. The goal of the monitoring is to provide timely data on tag-out performance so
emerging adverse trends can be quickly addressed. The Shipyard shall monitor tag-out records
as follows:
(a) The oncoming STE shall review TORS during watch turnover.
(b) The CTE should personally review the tag-out log frequently and check to ensure the
tag-out process is properly enforced.
(2) When considered appropriate, the CTE should have responsible representatives of the shipyard
conduct checks of tags and labels and audits of the tag-out log in addition to the checks and
audits required to be conducted by Ship's Force. These checks shall include a mix of both old
and newly posted tags.
(3) Interferences that preclude access to tagged components for auditing should be avoided.
Where this is not practical, the tag(s) should be audited just before access is restricted and
again when access is regained. Any such instances should be identified in the audit record.
(4) Any deficiencies found during checks of tags/labels, or during audits of the tag-out log shall be
recorded by a date, description, and signature entry in a formal shipyard document such as the
STE Log.
c. When a work item is listed on more than one TORS, a method shall be in place to reference the work
item to all affected TORS such that all required tags for the work item may be clearly identified.
6. Removal. The STE shall concur with component repositioning after tag removal by signing block 20b of the
TORS. The STE shall inform the Authorizing Officer if verbal permission from the STE must also be obtained
before the component is repositioned. The STE may also issue a valve lineup per reference (e) to check
repositioning.
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APPENDIX I
SHIFT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1. Purpose. Provide tag-out directives for use with the Shift Operations Management System (SOMS) tag-out
program (Windows NT version). When more than one organization is utilizing the SOMS system, the Ship’s Force
server shall be used and Ship’s Force shall maintain the SOMS program exclusively. If the Ship's Force server is
disabled during a maintenance availability, another server may be used.
2. Responsibilities.
2.1 A Ship’s Force SOMS administrator shall be appointed. The administrator shall be an E-7 or above (unless
waived by the Immediate Superior in Command), and be familiar with the operation of the SOMS program.
2.2 The SOMS administrator may have one assistant assigned to each division within a department. Each of these
assistants will be instructed by the SOMS administrator in the operation of the SOMS program and have access
rights as defined by the administrator.
2.3 Access to the NOMS.INI file shall only be granted to the SOMS administrator. This file shall be protected
under Windows NT as “READ ONLY” for all personnel except the SOMS administrator and an assistant SOMS
administrator. The NOMS.INI file will only be edited as directed by the program manager (individual possessing
software functionality ownership). If the Ship’s Force server is disabled and another server is provided to run
SOMS (see paragraph 1), the administrator of the provided server may also need access to the NOMS.INI file.
2.4 The Repair Activity (RA) will connect their workstations to the ship’s SOMS Local Area Network if required,
as directed by Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Each organization shall use compatible and functionally
identical versions of the SOMS program. The ship’s SOMS database, which existed prior to the availability, will be
the only database used.
2.5 The RA shall provide to the Ship’s Force SOMS administrator a list of all RA personnel requiring SOMS access
and the security level at which access is required. The security access requested should be no higher than that
required in performing the duties for which the individual is assigned. In cases where the RA is required to make
isolation proposals to Ship’s Force for RA work, these proposals shall normally be made using SOMS and need not
be printed.
2.6 The Ship’s Force SOMS administrator shall assign user identification numbers and passwords to all RA
personnel requiring SOMS access. The security level assigned to RA personnel shall be at a level consistent with
their duties.
2.7 Ship’s Force shall establish a standard method of naming components such that duplicate names are avoided .
Paragraph 4 of this appendix provides additional guidance for naming components.
3. Definitions.
3.1 Line Item Record Sheet (LIRS) - Provides necessary information required for isolating equipment for work.
This sheet is similar to the front of the Tag-out Record Sheet (TORS) used in the manual tag-out system. This
record sheet need not be printed if the ship is utilizing electronic signatures, but printed sheets may be maintained as
a back-up to the electronic version.
3.2 Tag Record Sheet - Provides a consecutive listing of tags hanging on a particular tag-out. Personnel to hang and
clear tags utilize this sheet. This sheet will only print if there are new tags to hang for a new line item. This sheet is
similar to the back of the TORS used in the manual tag-out system.
3.3 Draft Line Item – Tag-out line item generated in SOMS with “DRAFT” appearing in the STATUS column for
each component listed on the LIRS. This DRAFT status will remain until the line item is issued by the Authorizing
Officer, after which, when printed, the “DRAFT” will no longer appear.
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3.4 Issued - Authorizing Officer function. When a tag-out line item is “issued”, tag numbers are assigned to the
components referenced on the LIRS. Some tags may have been issued by a previous line item and will be shared by
the newly issued line item. For any tags that are not shared with a previous line item, the Authorizing Officer will
issue the new tag(s) and tag record sheet(s) to personnel for hanging (if applicable).
3.5 Hanging - This is an Authorizing Officer function. When a line item status is “hanging” in SOMS, the AO has
verified by receipt of the tag record sheet with first and second checks initialed, that tags are hanging on all
components referenced on that line item.
3.6 Cleared - This is an Authorizing Officer function. When the line item is “cleared”, the hanging tags are no
longer referenced by that line item. The Assistant Authorizing Officer can clear line items within a tag-out (for
Completed work) that would not result in the clearing of any tags. If the tags are not referenced by any other line
item, SOMS will status the tags no longer required as cleared and print a Tags to be Removed Sheet to inform the
Authorizing Officer to direct removal of the hanging tags using the appropriate tag record sheet(s).
NOTE: If performing the procedure of section 7.6 for transitioning between tags with conflicting positions, the
Authorizing Officer shall not authorize removal of the original tag until the new tag is hung.
3.7 Cross check – The selection of this attribute (yes) will activate two additional signature requirements on the line
item verification sheet. These additional signatures must be entered prior to the Authorizing Officer issuing the line
item. This feature may be used when a line item created by one department/division affects another
department/division’s components.
3.8 Master WAF – The Master WAF is developed as an isolation for large quantities of work which share common
and broad isolation boundaries thereby allowing for the authorization and release of numerous WAFs or line items
within this boundary. Examples include Master Main Steam, Master Firemain, Master Electrical, etc. The Master
WAF is not used to release any actual work items and is used only during the Master Tag-out process. The Master
WAF must be revised each time the tag roll process is executed to verify establishment of all system conditions
(draining, de-pressurization, electrical frisk, etc.) and to obtain watch officer/repair activity representative
concurrence that remaining work is satisfactorily isolated within the rolled tag-out boundary.
3.9 Master tag-out – A concept used to provide for the isolation of multiple work items within a common boundary
of a Master WAF. The Master Tag-out further facilitates the efficient execution of Tag Rolls throughout an
availability without creating an unnecessary administrative burden.
3.10 Tag Roll – An isolation boundary change that occurs when plant conditions or scope of work changes, etc.
warrant a line item to have its isolation changed or “rolled” from one set of boundaries to another. This action is
performed using the Tag Roll function in SOMS.
3.11 Reference Component – A component that is generated in the SOMS component database to facilitate Tag
Roll evolutions while using the Master Tag-out process. It is named similar to the Master WAF it will be
representing.
3.12 Reference Tag – A tag generated in SOMS that represents a set of tags. The reference tag is placed in a
“hanging” status, signifying that all components listed on the similarly named Master WAF have tags hung in the
required position as indicated on the associated LIRS. The physical reference tag is not required to be created,
posted or maintained.
3.13 Master Line Item – A line item established in the SOMS database representing the components tagged to
isolate the boundaries of the Master WAF.
4. Component Naming Convention. The following provides requirements for naming components when creating,
updating and maintaining a SOMS database. Existing databases that use a consistent component naming convention
are not required to be changed to meet these requirements
4.1 The component name in SOMS (Component ID) must be unique. This is the field which prints out as block 2
on tags to uniquely identify the component being tagged and also populates tag-out sheets. If the component name
is not already found in the database, add the component name using Section 1.6.a naming requirements. The
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description of the component (Component Description) is for user assistance, and does not appear on tags, Line Item
Record Sheets, or Tag Record Sheets. The Component Description field typically corresponds to label plate detail,
and may be entered at the Ship's discretion. Occasionally it is desirable to add extra information (e.g., location) on
the Component ID to prevent confusion when the operator hangs tags.
4.2 For valves, Component ID should be entered using the system designation and valve number (e.g., MS-11). If
the Component Description is entered, it is recommended that the label plate wording be used. For valves with
multiple operators, separate Component ID's should be entered using the valve's system designation, valve number
and method of operation (e.g., O-1 and O-1 REMOTE OPERATOR IN CONTROL). If the Component
Description is entered, it is recommended that the label plate wording and method of operation be used.
4.3 For other mechanical components (e.g., pumps, periscopes, turbines, etc.) Component ID should be entered
using nomenclature from the Ship System Manual (SSM) or label plate (e.g., NO. 1 SSTG, NO. 1 PERISCOPE
UPPER CLAMP, etc.). If the Component Description is entered, it will normally be identical to the Component
ID.
4.4 For breakers, Component ID should be entered using the label plate wording, keyword "BKR", and location
(e.g., 5S-4P-A BKR @5S, MAIN FEED PUMP NO. 1). If the Component Description is entered, normally it will
be identical to the Component ID.
4.5 For fuses, Component ID should be entered using the label plate wording, keyword "FUSE(S)", fuse number(s)
if applicable, and location (e.g., F187 & F188 FUSES @ MS-2, PORT STEAM GEN CUTOUT VALVE
CONTROL). If the Component Description is entered, normally it will be identical to the Component ID.
4.6 For switches, Component ID should be entered using the switch designation (if applicable), the label plate
wording, keyword "SWITCH", and location (e.g., S383 SWITCH @ RPCP, STBD STM GEN CUTOUT VALVE
MS-1 OPEN).
4.7 For cables/leads, Component ID should be entered using the cable/lead circuit designation, keyword "CABLE"
or "LEAD," and location (e.g., R-CS640 CABLE @ SPCP, KPC-599 LEAD @ TERM NO. SOL-4 IN NO. 2 RPFW
PUMP CONTROLLER). If the Component Description is entered, normally it will be identical to the Component
ID.
5. Tag-out Logs and Records.
5.1 The SOMS terminal normally used by the Authorizing Officer shall be considered as part 1 of the MASTER
tag-out log.
5.2 The binder for storing LIRS and tag record sheets produced from SOMS shall be maintained with part 1 of the
MASTER tag-out log. The binder shall be marked appropriately. The binder shall be maintained in the following
format:
a. Part 2 - A copy of the Tag-out Users Manual, including this appendix.
b. Part 3 - Active LIRS (if not utilizing electronic signatures).
c. Part 4 - Active tag record sheets.
d. Part 5 - Cleared LIRS (if not utilizing electronic signatures).
e. Part 6 - Cleared tag record sheets.
f. Part 7 - Record of audits.
5.3 Tag-out serial numbers shall normally consist of a department/division designator (multi-plant ships may
include a numeric designation for each tag-out within a department) followed by a “hyphen” and then a sequential
number (e.g., ENG-DANGER-0001).
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5.4 The number of tag-outs within SOMS should be kept to a minimum. Most line items can be prepared under a
single tag-out (this includes both nuclear and non-nuclear work items). For the ease of administering tag-outs in
multi-plant ships, a separate tag-out may be prepared for each plant or Department.
5.5 Hanging line items that have been modified due to changing work boundaries or other administrative reasons
shall have the same serial number as the original line item followed by a series/repeat number in parentheses
beginning with “(1)”. This will indicate to users that modifications have been made to existing line items. Other
variations such as alphabetic (i.e., a, b, c, etc.) will not be recognized by SOMS when using the Tag Roll feature.
5.6 The SOMS produced line item index shall be used as the official index record. There is no need to maintain a
paper index in the tag-out log binder. For auditing purposes, the line item index may be printed from SOMS to
allow for remote auditing, but this index need not be maintained with the log binder.
6. Standard Tag-out Procedures for SOMS, to be used in conjunction with this manual.
6.1 The cognizant Division Officer, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer or a qualified Authorizing
Officer must approve any nomenclature to be used that does not exist in the database (see paragraph 4 of this
appendix).
6.2 There is no requirement for the computer generated (when the line item is issued) dates and times to match the
LIRS and/or tag(s) itself.
6.3 Only labels printed from the SOMS program will be used on any DANGER or CAUTION tag. Use of any
other medium or other program-generated label is prohibited. Corrections on tag labels are not permitted. Line-outs
to correct errors in the handwritten portions of the tag are also prohibited.
6.4 Electronic signatures may be utilized at the discretion of the ship. When an individual signs a line item as a
“Petty Officer in Charge”, “Second Person”, “Authorizing Officer”, or “Repair Activity” on a LIRS, his/her name
will be placed in the blank provided for that “signature”. Due to software engineering, once issued (authorized to be
hanging), a line item record is not reversible and is a permanent record. Therefore, when a ship is utilizing
electronic signatures, there is no need to print the LIRS.
6.5 At a minimum, system back-ups shall be performed weekly for operational ships and daily for ships in
maintenance availabilities to ensure recoverability as often as required by system usage. The backup shall be
verified by the SOMS administrator to ensure data is present.
6.6 Since SOMS is set up to cross-reference a single tag to multiple work authorizations, the generation of a second
tag in the same tag series should not occur and would be an indication of a problem with SOMS or a nomenclature
problem with the entry in SOMS. If the person posting a tag finds another tag in the same tag series on the
component, the person should stop and notify the Authorizing Officer for further instructions.
7. Creating a Line Item. The following provides requirements for creating and updating line items. Existing
databases that use a consistent line item numbering convention are not required to be changed to meet these
requirements.
7.1 Line Item Numbering. The following numbering convention shall be used: Enter the work center, followed by
square bracket ( [ ), basic reason for tag-out, closed square bracket ( ] ), description of maintenance, today’s date,
followed by (rev number). An example of this would be EE01[PMS] megger check #2 R-114 motor 02 Jan 02 (1).
Note that once assigned, the line item number cannot be changed. Do not use apostrophes, quotes, colons or semi-
colons in line item numbers as these are used by SOMS as operators.
7.2 In the Component to be Worked field, type the exact name (as it appears in the Equipment Manager) of the
equipment to be worked. For multiple components, type the most appropriate system name (which must also appear
as a component in Equipment Manager). If the equipment that is entered into the Component to be Worked field
has any Danger or Caution tags currently hanging or issued to be hung, a warning will appear. This is for
information and will not prevent issuing the line item.
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7.3 Hazards/Amplifying Instructions: any information entered in this field will print on the
“PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT HAZARDS INVOLVED” block on Line Item Sheets for Danger tag-outs, OR on the
“AMPLIFYING INSTRUCTIONS” block for Caution tag-outs. If it is necessary to hang more than one caution tag
on the same component, a separate Caution tag-out folder must be created by the SOMS administrator. This
additional tag-out folder is created for the purpose of hanging additional caution tags with different
Hazards/Amplifying Instructions and is usually temporary.
7.4 The Applicable Documentation field is limited to 31 characters or less. If there is insufficient space, use the
Reason field to enter additional required information.
7.5 If a component added to the tag list is currently the Component to be Worked for another line item, a warning
will occur. This is for information and will not prevent issuing the line item.
7.6 Perform a Conflict Check and a Conflict Check Un-Issued to determine if there are any conflicts between the
line item being developed and any tags either currently hanging or on other line items being prepared. Conflicts
with issued line items must be resolved before the Authorizing Officer issues the line item.
a. Transitioning Tagged Condition for Components. Maintenance requiring a component to be tagged in a

different condition than the condition that it is already tagged will produce a tag conflict preventing
issuing the new line item. This situation is managed in one of the following manners:
1. The new maintenance requiring a more restrictive condition may be delayed until all line items
requiring the component to be tagged in a less restrictive condition are cleared.
2. The new tagged condition is less restrictive than the existing tagged condition (e.g., MS-1 is
currently tagged "locked shut", and for the new maintenance action is just required to be tagged
"shut"). The component may be tagged in the more restrictive position.
3. The new tagged condition is more restrictive than the existing tagged condition (e.g., MS-1 is
currently just tagged "shut", and for the new maintenance action is required to be tagged "locked
shut"). The process for transitioning a Component with a Tag Hanging from an Unlocked to a
Locked Condition follows:
a) Prepare a line item for the new maintenance action per Paragraph 1.6.1.
b) Add the affected component to the line item tag list. Select the current tagged position (e.g.,
"shut") for the affected component.
c) Add a new component to the SOMS database. The component name shall be the same as the
original component plus locking device (e.g., MS-1 LOCKING DEVICE).
d) Add the new component to the line item. Select the new more restrictive condition-position
(e.g., "locked shut") for this component.
NOTE: THE AFFECTED COMPONENT WILL HAVE TWO TAGS WHEN THE NEW
MAINTENANCE ACTION LINE ITEM IS ISSUED, THE ORIGINAL TAG AND THE
NEW TAG ON THE LOCKING DEVICE.
e) Issue and manage the new maintenance action line item in the normal manner per Section 1.6.
8. Checking an Active Line Item.
8.1 To check an active line item, open the line item to be verified and review all of the information in the Line Item
Detail tab, the Line Item Attributes tab, and the Line Item Tags tab. Complete all tag-out checks and reviews.
8.2 To concur with the line item as written, select the line that is to be signed. Electronically sign on for
verification, and notify the next person in the verification chain. To reject the line item as written, make a note of
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who 1st Checked the line item, select the last line that has been signed for in the ‘User’ column, and electronically
sign off the line item. Notify the original writer of the line item that it has been rejected and give the specific reason
for doing so.
8.3 Use the DRAFT Line Item Sheet to document Commanding Officer's concurrence when required.
8.4 Assistant Authorizing Officers may be appointed in writing by the Commanding Officer. The SOMS Assistant
Authorizing Officer feature will only be used for the functions described in this manual.
9. Issuing an Active Line Item.
9.1 The SOMS program only requires the first and second checkers to sign on for verification, but in cases where
the line item contains isolation requiring cross checks, verification may involve first and second checks for both the
line item initiator and the cross checkers. In addition, the SOMS program does not, by default, require Repair
Activity Representatives to sign on for issuing or clearing tags. It is the Authorizing Officer’s responsibility to
ensure that all appropriate reviews are conducted and signed for.
9.2 To issue an active line item, open the line item to be issued and review all of the information in the Line Item
Detail tab, the Line Item Attributes tab, and the Line Item Tags tab. When review is completed, select the Line
Item Verification tab. Verify that all requirements for first and second checking for line item initiators (and cross
checkers, if applicable) have been completed. Verify that the Assistant Authorizing Officer and Repair Activity
Representative have signed on, if required. Either concur with the line item as written or reject the tag-out back to
the original writer as described above. Print the Line Item Sheet, Tag Record Sheet, and tag labels. For CAUTION
tags, also print the Caution Statement labels.
10. Clearing an Active Line Item and Tags.
10.1 To clear an active line item, open the line item to be cleared and select the Line Item Verification tab. Have
the Repair Activity Representative sign on line item for work complete, if applicable. The Authorizing Officer
electronically signs for authorization to clear the line item. The Assistant Authorizing Officer can also clear line
items within a tag-out (for Completed work) that would not result in the clearing of any tags. Clicking the
Authorize Removal button will print the Tags to be Removed sheet and will change the status of the line item to
Work Complete.
10.2 Review the Tags to be Removed sheet to identify the tags to be cleared. However, the Tags to be Removed
sheet cannot be the sole source for determining readiness to clear tags. After signing for work complete, verify all
of the tags on the Tags to be Removed sheet have turned blue under the Line Item Tags tab.
a. Fill in the appropriate Clearance Position/Condition on the Tag Record Sheet for each of the tags to be
removed. Take care to only fill in the Clearance Position/Condition for the tags listed on the Tags to be
Removed sheet.
b. On the Tag Record Sheet(s), sign Block 20a for each of the tags that are to be removed. RA
Representative signs in Block 20b for each tag used by the Shipyard (i.e., tags with RA witness initials
in Block 18b on the Tag Record Sheet). Take care to only sign to clear the tags listed on the Tags to be
Removed sheet.
c. Issue the Tag Record Sheet(s) to personnel clearing tags as well as the Tags to be Removed Sheet. The
Tags to be Removed Sheet must be used by personnel clearing tags to ensure that only tags listed on the
Tags to be Removed Sheet are cleared. The Tag Record Sheet(s) shall be used to authorize and
document clearing of tags.
d. Upon return of the Tag Record Sheet(s), Tags to be Removed Sheet and the individual tags, verify that
the proper tags were removed and that documentation of their removal was completed on the Tag
Record Sheets.
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10.3 Open the line item to be cleared, select the Line Item Verification tab, sign on for Tags Removed line and
click the Sign On button.
NOTE: ONCE THE LINE ITEM IS STATUSED AS TAGS REMOVED, ALL TAGS FOR
THAT LINE ITEM WILL BE LISTED AS CLEARED ON THE ELECTRONIC
LINE ITEM SHEET. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THE TAGS ARE
CLEARED; IT MEANS THEY NO LONGER APPLY TO THAT LINE ITEM.
11. Replacing a Missing or Damaged Tag.
11.1 To replace a missing or damaged tag, select Print Lost/Damaged Tag from the Reports Module. Select the
Tag-out containing the lost or damaged tag, and print the replacement label for the lost or damaged tag. This
replacement label will have the same tag number as the tag being replaced. Click on the Tag Record Sheet
Preview button and print a replacement Tag Record Sheet. For Caution tags, also print a replacement Caution
Statement Label using the Caution Statement Label Preview button. The Authorizing Officer issues the tag and
Tag Record Sheet to hang the tag, and informs Ship’s Force tag-out personnel if a RA witness is required. For
Caution tag-outs, provide tag-out personnel with a Line Item Sheet for checking the Caution Statement.
11.2 Upon completion of tag posting, checking and witnessing, the Tag Record Sheet and Line Item Sheet are
returned to the Authorizing Officer. The Authorizing Officer reviews the Tag Record Sheet for correctness and
completeness, and ensures that all tags are indicated as posted, checked, and witnessed if required. The missing or
damaged tag is then cleared on the Tag Record Sheet. File the new Tag Record Sheet behind the original.
12. Master Tag-outs
12.1 Establishing Reference Tags
a. Component names shall be established in the component database such as “Master XXXXX (e.g.,
Master Firemain Plant 1, etc.). These components are referred to as “Reference Components”.
b. The Repair Activity and/or Ship’s Force shall initiate a Master WAF and propose a Master Line Item
that shall institute the use of “Reference Tag”. This Master WAF description shall be broad enough to
ensure the Master Line Item will cover the major portion of all known work during the availability or
maintenance period.
c. The Master Line Item described in step (b) shall be named similar to the components that were placed
in the component database in step (a) (e.g., #1 Master Main Steam-WAF-NNSY-01 and/or #2 Master
Main Steam-WAF-NNSY-02). These line items are now known as “Reference Line Items”. They are
to be reviewed, concurred on and placed in a “hanging” status just like any other line item in SOMS.
NOTE 1: A copy of the Master Line Item will be maintained in the front of the tag-out log to enable
review by all necessary personnel at any given time.
NOTE 2: No actual work is to be directly worked to a Master Line Item.
NOTE 3: Master Line Items can be changed due to changing conditions and will use a repeat number
(i.e., (1), (2), (3), etc.) when such changes occur.
NOTE 4: The reference tag is N/A during the weekly Ship’s Force audits. The audit results for the
reference tag will be recorded as “Reference Tag not required to be posted IAW TUM”.
During the weekly audits, the Master Line Item should be verified to ensure that all
components listed on the Master Line Item have their respective danger tags still listed in a
“hanging” status.
NOTE 5: Any line item using the reference tag must be reviewed for adequate isolation just as any
other line item would be prior to hanging. Use of this system in no way removes the
responsibility to verify a line item for adequate and accurate isolation.
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d. When Master Line Items are in a “hanging” status, and the “Reference Tag” is placed in a “hanging”
status in SOMS, the first line item for work may now be hung utilizing the “Reference Component” and
any additional components that may be required for adequate isolation of that work. This occurs by
picking the appropriate Reference Component from the component database, and then adding any
additional components necessary for adequate isolation to the work line item.
e. All subsequent line items (WAFs) which use the Master Line Item for isolation boundary may now
have their isolation established as explained above.
12.2 Tag Rolls
a. In the event that a tag roll using the Reference Tag (e.g., Master XXXXX Tag-out) is deemed
necessary, the repair activity and/or Ship’s Force will propose a revised Master Line Item named
similarly with a “repeat number” (e.g., #1 Master Main Steam-01(1), #1 Master Main Steam-01(2),
etc.). These new Master Line Items will provide adequate coverage for all existing work utilizing the
old Master Line Items represented by the Reference Tag.
b. To ensure adequate isolation of all line items using the old Master Line Item represented by the
Reference Tag, the Repair Activity and Ship’s Force representatives shall review the New Master WAF
description and supported work for adequate and accurate isolation provided by the new Master Line
Item.
c. All required concurrences for the new Master Line Item will be obtained prior to placing the new
Master Line Item in a “hanging” status.
d. Once the new Master Line Item is “hanging”, the old Master Line Item may be cleared and any tags that
appear on the SOMS “tags to be removed” sheet should be cleared.
NOTE 1: The previously existing line items for the individual WAF using the Reference Tag need
not be altered, since the Reference Tag was not actually changed. The associated WAFs
require no revisions.
12.3 Clearing the Master Line Item and Reference Tag. Upon clearing the last work line item that used the
Reference Tag and verifying there is no additional upcoming work requiring its use, sign the Master WAF complete
and clear associated Master Line Item, SOMS will allow clearing of the Reference Tag. This is the point at which
the Master Line Item may be cleared from the front of the Tag-out Log.
13. Audits by Ship’s Force.
13.1 The Line Item Sheets of this appendix will be audited against the SOMS program (if not using electronic
signatures), in order to meet the Tag-out Record Sheets audit requirements of paragraph 1.7.4 of this manual.
13.2 The Authorizing Officer will conduct audits in accordance with paragraph 1.7.4 of the Tag-out Users Manual
and the following:
a. Print audit sheets from SOMS.
b. During tag-out audits, determine which Tag Record Sheets are inactive and place them in the cleared
section of the MASTER tag-out log. This determination shall be made by printing a sequential listing
of active tags from SOMS and comparing this listing to the tag listed on the active Tag Record Sheets in
the active section of the MASTER tag-out log.
c. Issue the audit sheets to personnel performing the audit. The person(s) assigned to conduct the audit
will audit tags and return audit sheets with discrepancies to the Authorizing Officer. If personnel audit
more than one tag in consecutive order on an audit sheet, they are only required to sign the first line in
the “Verified” column. Then, they may place their initials in the “Verified” block for the remainder of
the tags below the first tag checked.
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d. Correct discrepancies, if necessary, in accordance with paragraph 1.7 of this manual.
e. Following correction of all discrepancies discovered during the audit process, the cleared line items
may be archived. The frequency of archiving line items is at the discretion of the ship.
f. Completed LIRS will be routed to the cognizant department representative (department head/principle
assistant) for review.
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NSN 0910-LP-109-3768 REVISION 06

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TAG-OUT USERS MANUAL

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1.1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this manual is to:

e. Provide standard tag-out procedures.

f. Provide a procedure for control of hazardous energy.

1.1.1 Administrative Considerations.

1.3.1 Ship's Force.

a. Is responsible for the administration of their cognizant tag-out log.

b. Is Ship's Force except for RA tag-outs per Appendix C.

c. Is designated by the Department Head by billet or watchstation (for non-propulsion plant).

d. Is the Watch/Duty Officer for the propulsion plant tag-out log(s).

1.3.3 Repair Activity.

b. The RA is responsible for:

(2) Reviewing tag-outs associated with RA work.

(2) Signs TORS associated with RA work.

1.4 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS.

c. Tags must be legible and understandable by all personnel.

1.5 PLANNING TAG-OUTS.

1.5.1 Tag-out Logs.

(1) Is administered by the Watch/Duty Officer.

(3) Is maintained in the Maneuvering Area, or Enclosed Operating Station, as applicable.

c. Each tag-out log shall include:

(2) Index sheet(s) (see Appendix D, Figure 1).

(3) Active TORS (see Appendix D, Figures 2 and 3).

(4) Instrument Log sheet(s) (see Appendix D, Figure 9).

1.5.2 Use of Tag-outs and Tags.

(1) For work or casualty isolation.

(3) For controlling status of equipment or components placed Out-of-Commission /service.

(5) When required by operating procedures.

b. When tag-outs are used:

(2) Never be used for component identification or to mark leaks.

1.6 ESTABLISHING TAG-OUTS.

NOTE: APPENDICES F AND G SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE

a. The preparer shall:

1.6.2 Independent Review.

a. When authorizing tags to be posted, the Authorizing Officer shall ensure:

(1) Blocks 1-4 of the index sheet are filled in.

(2) Blocks 2 and 6 of the TORS are filled in.